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2003 xc90 2.5 AWD Plop sounds from right front wheel

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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2003 xc90 2.5 AWD Plop sounds from right front wheel

Post by raykan »

Hi everybody,

I have a XC 90 (143.xxx) and I hear a couple of plop plop sounds from front right wheel area when I am turning to left. That's only time I hear it. it does it only on the certain angle of the turn (most sharp point of the turn).

Any recommendation/ idea?

Thank you for your time in advance.

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Post by FLXC90 »

Do you have standard sized wheels and tires?
Have someone turn the wheel through its arc of travel. First, this gives you a chance to listen, then to see if it is hitting the mudflap or anything else. Then remove the wheel and look for any shiny areas that look like something rubbed, strut housing, fender liner, hoses etc...
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1998 V70 T5, 112k sat 5 years, still in mechanical coma (finally at the top of the pile )
2004 XC90 T6 AWD: 186k, 60 on transaxle ( traded in )
1998 POS70 N/A: DD/training aid, 236k but really about 240k, I think...ABS module( passed on to son who sold it)

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Post by Ou2mame »

It could be wheel bearing starting to fail, strut bearing, cv joint, tie rod end..

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