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Drive Shaft: what would cause the DRive Shaft to go bad V70-XC70 2001

posted by  sharpeirescue on  Tue Nov 27 10:09 CST 2007
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I would appreciate understanding what would make the drive shaft go bad. Thank you for your responses








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    Drive Shaft: what would cause the DRive Shaft to go bad V70-XC70 2001

    posted by  Deanyel on  Wed Nov 28 15:30 CST 2007
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    A manufacturer that simply wasn't very good at building AWD at that point in time would be another contributing factor.








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    Drive Shaft: what would cause the DRive Shaft to go bad V70-XC70 2001

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Nov 27 17:30 CST 2007
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    The driveshaft is composed of 3 parts, connected by U joints or constant velocity joints. A lot of torque straining on these joints causes premature wear. Usually, the first joint will wear and the play will cause the others to slowly follow suit. There is also a center bearing which can and does get loose with age.
    Replacing the forward CV joint is fairly easy, but not cheap, at around $350 for the part. The two rearward sections must be replaced as a unit for a heafty price. Check around for the center bearing replacement cost.

    There are homemade solutions, particularly from a character in Scotland, who injected more grease into the fittings under the boot and he also added a sleave to the center bearing support. Of course, he has a 4 post lift in his garage :) Not something you could do with jack stands on the garage floor.

    Klaus
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    The 164 has a new home, all I am left with are a 95 854T and a 98 V70R :)







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