I replaced the bearing with the quality one, closest size from the standard nomenclature. It's depth was smaller, but it works well. Easily done with cheap 12 tons press from Harbor Freight. Don't remember the price for the bearing, but it was cheap compared to $$ mentioned above.

Just greased it a bit, and that's it: it went right in.

You will probably need to regrease the tripod joint. It needs a special grease, VW G052186A3 would do it.

Volvo axle lasts for about 10-15 years, depending on driving habits and local roads quality. I can jinx further, at this point my "replaced or repaired" list does not include only the fuel pump ;) Be aware that GKN quality varies. I've got a new axle and it was good for 60k miles, and stil...

You should be able to get a good used one for less than $500. I've heard of people replacing the bearings and rebuilding the old ones but I'd suspect you may have some broken gear teeth or damage on that one. If you're looking for advise, I'd pull the propshaft, angle gear and leave the collar sleev...

Ive just swapped mine out with the spare i had, did you say you have a lift?..your so lucky. might be a good idea to replace some seals while its apart and check the turbo oil drain pipe to block for leaks

I had to have the front transfer case replaced when it sounded like that. I also have a 2005 V70R. It went at 120K or so.
It was the bearing.

Our V70R started with a horrific clanking noise from the drivetrain. Prior to that, there was a whine/noise from the front that varied with road speed and that I thought was related to the carrier bearing going bad on the right front CV axle. Well, I replaced the right front CV axle and still had t...

Hey guys,

I've been trying to figure out how to replace this bearing too and could only find the 16mm version aswell. I did some more digging and managed to find the exact bearing thats originally on the cars, it's coded: 114-879-BTNG-2RS. Thought this might help some people so there's that