Volvo's - easier than hondas

[NXRacer]

My other ride is a 2002 Volvo V70 Cross Country. Lately I've been trying to figure out what this problem I've had with vibrations under power. Lately its gotten pretty bad. I've spent almost $3k trying to diagnose various problems as well as fixing worn out parts. A mechanic has been doing most of the work because I didn't have the time to do most of it myself. I finally got so tired of my mechanic not being able to diagnose my vibration problem and I had read around on various Volvo forums that people had experienced the exact problem I had and fixed it with new axles. I bought new axles and today I replaced the passenger side. Took me about 2 hrs on inconsistent work. It only requires removing 3 bolts and loosening a 4th.

Needless to say I was expecting a FAR more difficult task than it was. Now I'm waiting to get the other side shipped to me so I can do it.

BTW just replacing the passenger side axle fixed 99.9% of the vibration. I could probably get away with not doing the driver side, but I already bought it and its on its way and as easy as it was to do why not do both sides?

[2oodoor]

You knew the car forums rule!
There are services like Identifix and iATN are used by reputable shops as a networking tool for issues commom and not so common for all makes. Those are by paid subscription though so yeah forums rule lol

[ghettogeddy]

I just bought a 2000 v70 non turbo such a great car.

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[Legend_master]

Are those 2 piece axles? Sometimes I wish Honda had some 2 piece axles, they make life easier lol.

[NXRacer]

You knew the car forums rule!
There are services like Identifix and iATN are used by reputable shops as a networking tool for issues commom and not so common for all makes. Those are by paid subscription though so yeah forums rule lol

Forums always save my butt!

I just bought a 2000 v70 non turbo such a great car.

Mine is pretty well fully loaded. I was considering trying to sell it with so many problems I was having, but now I'm pretty sure they're all fixed and I can actually start enjoying it.

Are those 2 piece axles? Sometimes I wish Honda had some 2 piece axles, they make life easier lol.

They're one piece. The passenger side isn't even held in with a clip in the trans. I'm not sure if that's the best way to do it but it sure makes for easy removal.

[ghettogeddy]

so is mine all leather power everything sun roof dual climate controls the works.

[Dr_Snooz]

Great sleuthing! And also another confirmation of the golden rule: always do your own work.

[87accordlxi]

Sounds like a similar issue with my Saab. Intermittent vibration in the steering wheel at highway speeds. Sometimes it's very noticeable, sometimes its nonexistent. I can't really tie it to the throttle though.

If it's not unbalanced tires, then I'm thinking axles, inner tie rods, struts or wheel bearings.

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[stat1K]

problems like this really make me hate knowing about cars. I got into a friends car to move it one day and it was almost falling apart (or so it felt) just moving it across the parking lot. I mentioned it to him and he had never even noticed a problem. I guess it's cheaper to just drive it til it falls apart and get a new one lol...

[NXRacer]

Sounds like a similar issue with my Saab. Intermittent vibration in the steering wheel at highway speeds. Sometimes it's very noticeable, sometimes its nonexistent. I can't really tie it to the throttle though.

If it's not unbalanced tires, then I'm thinking axles, inner tie rods, struts or wheel bearings.

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Funny thing, as serious as the vibration was at times I didn't feel any vibration in my steering wheel. It was only felt in the car itself. And it was only when I was pressing on the throttle regardless of speed.

I'd lean more toward your problem being a bad tire, unbalaced wheel, tie rod ends or some bad bushings.

[POS carb]

my 3gee did this

one of my friends had a 2001 s60 t5, what a badass car
fast, comfortable, and the best sounding factory sound system I have ever heard

I had some Volvo seats in the 3gee for a long time