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Front end noise V70-XC70 1998

posted by  peto on  Wed Apr 2 14:11 CST 2003
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My 1998 V70 XC (50k miles) is emmitting a low pitch hum from the front passenger side at freeway speed. Any ideas if it's the viscous coupling or maybe a wheel bearing? The brake pads have plenty of life remaining. Tire pressure OK, and nothing in the tread. At speed, I disengage the motor, and the noise continues. Thanks in advance for any help.

Guy







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    Front end noise V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  crzycanuk on  Wed Apr 16 15:19 CST 2003
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    Hi there, this comment is a little late but you should just jack up your front end and grab the top of the front tires and push and pull them a bit to see if the wheel bearings are solid or worn. I just put new tires on my 98 xc because I had a front end hum. Run your hand over the tread and see if there are any high spots. My car feels like new with new dunlop sp sport a2's. I also feared a wheel bearing job! Take care. ~Gerald








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    Front end noise V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be a mstr tech on  Sat Apr 5 15:56 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Most likly a wheel bearing....while driving in a safe clear area try swaying your car side to side. if noise increases when the weight of the car is shifted chances are its a wheel bearing.








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    Front end noise V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be D~ on  Thu Apr 3 02:31 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Check the front pass side Rubber "Constant Velocity" joint boots,,,, ( or half-shaft) when they loose grease/tear they dry out start to click and fail shortly after especially in the winter time.
    D~







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