My 01 V70 T5a with 105K miles is starting to make an unusual "grinding" noise when going around a sharp turn with a bump. If the turn is level no noise. I did an oil change this weekend and rotated the tires. While they were off I grabbed the CV joints and wiggled. On both sides, the inner joint seemed to have just a very little bit of play. I have been noticing this more on left turns, so I figured one side would have a little more play. They both felt the same. Are both going bad, or am I on the wrong trail?

I noticed FCP Groton and IPD both sell DSS brand. Are these OEM, or should I go through a dealer? Any things to know when changing these out? I thought it shouldn't be too tough. Oh, I did check the spring seats too and they still seem good.

Jerry

There will be a small amount of play and is probably normal wear. Don't forget to check the bearings, eventhough there is no noise on smooth turns.

Klaus
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Proud owner of a 220S. If I had more room, I would have more Volvos.

Klaus, thank you for the response. In looking at the berings, I don't think this is the issue, but perhaps over time??? I checked the play top to bottom and left to right and it seems normal.

While doing some research on this it seems getting the axel assembly seperated from the transmission can ge a real pain sometimes. I noted a tool that looks like a pull hammer on one of the sights that said it was a real "time saver". This tool looked like a web span type tool to connect to different axel configurations (4 or 5 bolt configuration). What I couldn't tell was if it was like a steering wheel puller where you use the force from a bolt being turned down, or the force of a reverse hammer as in an axel puller for real wheel drive. Can anyone comment on how the tool is used?

Jerry
01 V70 T5a
105,000 miles

The passenger side axle comes off easily, the driver's side usually takes a large screwdriver to help it along. No 'special' tool needed.

If you only have this noise when you hit a bump, are your struts in good shape?

Klaus
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Proud owner of a 220S. If I had more room, I would have more Volvos.