2001 v70 xc awd Am I dealing with a rear axle problem?

Mr Anton727 · Post by **Mr Anton727** » 15 Jul 2015, 16:31

Motor mounts were replaced. Still shaking in front when increasing speed. Tires have been changed from front to rear. Shifts Hard from stand still up until 45mph. RPM jumps up to almost 4. Loses power when climbing hills, runs just fine going on flat surface and downhill. No grinding or clunking noise. Left rear tire slowly loses air. Yes I changed the tires. Hand emergency brake was broke when I purchased the vehicle. Wondering what else I could try. Volvo mechanics are hard to come by in this area. Any ideas?

Post by **abscate** » 16 Jul 2015, 05:46

Is it the shaking you are trying to solve? This could be a misfiring motor or a bent wheel or bad CV joint

Mr Anton727 · Post by **Mr Anton727** » 16 Jul 2015, 06:20

The shaking i can live with. It is the hard shifting that bothers me. I was told that the hard shifting could affect the tranny or leave me on the side of the road if the rear axle is causing the problem. The shifting causes the car to halt slightly. What would I check myself that would not be so expensive? I was thinking of doing a tune-up as that is needed anyways.

It does have a hesitation/surge feeling as it cruises along at 65.

Post by **vtl** » 16 Jul 2015, 09:32

You need to deal with valve body. Unless something else was damaged in transmission, it will be shifting like new once the VB is replaced.

Mr Anton727 · Post by **Mr Anton727** » 20 Jul 2015, 10:09

Thank you. Now I need to find a volvo mechanic in my area. Hoping it doesn't cost too much. I will let the forum know how it turns out.

Post by **abscate** » 20 Jul 2015, 13:43

Check out the 'Mechanics in your Area' forum of course..

Post by **JRL** » 20 Jul 2015, 16:41

If the propshaft is shot that would cause shaking
FIRST thing to do is have it removed and see what you have

Mr Anton727 · Post by **Mr Anton727** » 05 Nov 2015, 08:42

I had the codes run...3553 misfire cylinder 5....p0305 misfire cylinder 5...p0128 thermostat....could i just remove the catalytic converter myself? That only helps with misfiring...How does this explain the hard shifting...I was told it would cost me $1800 to replace the catalytic converter...My car is not worth putting that much into it...Any more ideas?