In a previous post I asked about removing the tailshaft bearing on a 1993+ AW71L transmission. These transmissions have a tailshaft bearing instead of a bushing. Conclusion was that tailshaft housing removal procedure is similar for transmissions with bearings or bushings. That makes sense because both versions of the transmission use the same tailshaft housing gasket.

The tailshaft bearing is Volvo 3549225 and is no longer available. The 3549225 bearing is marked NSK B30Z-7E on the inner race and B30Z-7Z on the shield. It is similar to standard 6206 (30x62x16mm) bearings but has a slightly larger ID (30.47mm) and two oil grooves on one side of the inner bearing race.

A good used bearing would be an improvement over the bearing in my transmission. The tailshaft on my transmission has 1/8 inch of radial movement and may be contributing to some significant driveline vibrations from 25-50 mph. The vibration causes an almost deafening booming sort of noise at 40-50 mph.

If anyone has a defunct 1993+ AW71 with a good tailshaft bearing, let me know. Perhaps I could buy the bearing, or bearing and tailshaft housing.

Thanks,

Mike

1994 940 NA
Two 1998 V70s