Volvo 850, S70, V70 Front Wheel Bearing Replacement - Video

Post by **rspi** » 18 May 2013, 20:08

Over the past 5,000 miles or so I have heard my front right wheel bearing making a little noise. It hasn't gotten much worse but it's best to replace them before they come apart or tear something else up. I have a 1995 Volvo 850.

I used a OEM Volvo bearing (so I was told) which I purchased from eBay. I have read that a company named FAG makes bearings for Volvo. They also make the bearings for Timken. Anywho, I would like to think I have a bearing that will last another 227,800+ miles, that's why I went with Volvo. Unfortunately I have read that someone had an OEM bearing go out on them in less than 15,000 miles. We'll see (I plan on driving this car for some time).

Post by **kahl** » 17 Sep 2013, 07:40

This post was great help changing the wheel bearing in a 2000 V70 x/c. I deviated from what Robert showed by removing the strut assembly instead of the control arm. this allowed the axle to be easily slid out of the bearing hub. I used a steel rod in the top hole on the hub where the caliper bolt penetrates to stabilize the casting to R &R the bearing hub.
Robert has many videos showing fixes on our cars. Just wanted to say thanks.

Post by **rspi** » 17 Sep 2013, 20:06

Glad it helped.

Post by **dcarlson12** » 14 Nov 2013, 14:42

I referred to VADIS for the procedure and it is essentially as you show it.
One thing is that VADIS refers to applying a 3-4mm wide bead of metal adhesive around the outer sections of the spline on the axle before inserting the axle into the new bearing. The metal adhesive is Volvo part#116137-0.
I have never heard of metal adhesive.
My tendency would be to apply some anti seize but I certainly would not call it an adhesive.
Did you or do others apply something to the spine at assembly?
Thks,
Dwight Carlson
97 850 T5

Post by **rspi** » 14 Nov 2013, 23:45

Anti seize.

petax · Post by **petax** » 24 Jan 2014, 03:25

Thanks for the video Robert, that's a great help. The difference in price between a Volvo part and a pattern part is extraordinary. Volvo are at least three times the price. I was told Volvo use the same wheel bearings as Rolls Royce... at the price they charge I jolly well hope so

Post by **rspi** » 24 Jan 2014, 08:31

I think I paid about $95 US for the one I got from eBay.

petax · Post by **petax** » 24 Jan 2014, 10:42

£368.64 (GB Pounds) for a pair inc delivery. That's from Volvo, was your ebay bearing Volvo branded?

Post by **rspi** » 24 Jan 2014, 12:32

Yes in a Volvo box.

Post by **abscate** » 24 Jan 2014, 13:23

I started feeling a little shake at 70 mph, and in the cold weather I can here a low growl that is load dependent on the driver side. Classic bearing noise.

Ordered all the parts, but will wait for warm weather to do the deed.