I need some help understanding this drive system. I have a 2004 XC90 AWD (2.5 liter turbo). The front CV joint on my drive shaft let go. All six bolts are gone, grease is everywhere, etc. As I'm underneath the car trying to figure this mess out, I put my hand on the driveshaft and it spins freely wh...

Well, I replaced the drivers side front axle and the clicking was considerable quieter but not gone. So I dug into the CV joint on the axle. I was really tight and very hard to move by hand. After a rebuild kit for the front joint and repacking the rear, I good to go! No more clicking and the thing ...

Thanks for responses! I'll wipe it down with some good oil and wait for the new axle. I'll keep my old one in case I need an extra part!

I had a clicking sound up front that started all of a sudden. It does it constantly, breaking and accelerating, turning and driving straight. I decided it was probably the cv axle and took it out. The joint is not destroyed but it a bit wore out. The car has 180,00 miles and I think it's the origina...