Is it possible?

Anubisxc70 · Jul 9th, 2020, 19:37

2004 XC70 D5 AWD.

Hello
My awd is not working. i have tried on wet grass and only the front wheels work. When parked you can move the driveshaft with your hand...so all signs that is kaput
My question is...Is it possible to take the transfer box and make it a FWD?

I know its must be super difficult with lots of transformations....but it might be cheaper then repair the AWD

Many Thanks

Georgeandkira · Jul 10th, 2020, 12:21

This question arises frequently and the answer is always a yes.

I've never done it.

V8XCV · Jul 10th, 2020, 12:25

At the moment it is FWD. Unless you want to reduce the weight then there is no reason to do anything?

Anubisxc70 · Jul 10th, 2020, 21:33

Well is not just the weight the transmission are making some noise the driveshaft bearing ...you can also ear it.
SO if i remove the transfer case, what do i have to change?
Many thanks

Georgeandkira · Jul 11th, 2020, 14:50

I just realized you were referring to the "bevel gear" (transfer case).
When people do this they remove the rear driveshaft not the bevel gear.

Anubisxc70 · Jul 11th, 2020, 21:53

Yes...
I call it transfer box not transfer case. Yes the rear i just take the drive shafts to avoid bad bearings but the transfer case is the one i would like to remove even for better access to the back of the engine.

Jul 9th, 2020, 19:37	#1
Anubisxc70 Master Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sturminster Newton	Is it possible? 2004 XC70 D5 AWD. Hello My awd is not working. i have tried on wet grass and only the front wheels work. When parked you can move the driveshaft with your hand...so all signs that is kaput My question is...Is it possible to take the transfer box and make it a FWD? I know its must be super difficult with lots of transformations....but it might be cheaper then repair the AWD Many Thanks

Jul 10th, 2020, 12:25	#3
V8XCV Member Last Online: Today 09:46 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scotland	At the moment it is FWD. Unless you want to reduce the weight then there is no reason to do anything? __________________ Current V70III 2.4D (163) SE Sport 4C (2008) V70 T5 (1996) V70 P2 D5 EUIII (2002) XC90 V8 4.4 (2007)

Jul 10th, 2020, 12:21	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:34 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	This question arises frequently and the answer is always a yes. I've never done it.

Jul 10th, 2020, 21:33	#4
Anubisxc70 Master Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sturminster Newton	Well is not just the weight the transmission are making some noise the driveshaft bearing ...you can also ear it. SO if i remove the transfer case, what do i have to change? Many thanks

Jul 11th, 2020, 14:50	#5
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:34 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	I just realized you were referring to the "bevel gear" (transfer case). When people do this they remove the rear driveshaft not the bevel gear.

Jul 11th, 2020, 21:53	#6
Anubisxc70 Master Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sturminster Newton	Yes... I call it transfer box not transfer case. Yes the rear i just take the drive shafts to avoid bad bearings but the transfer case is the one i would like to remove even for better access to the back of the engine.

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