2011 xc70 prop shaft cv joint

[braggxc70]

On my 2011 XC70 T6, the front CV joint is leaking grease. The rubber boot is still intact, but it looks like grease is coming out between the metal parts of the CV joint? Also, I have a starting "hum" on deceleration. Do you agree that it sounds like the CV joint needs to be replaced? Has anyone done this on the P3 (2008+) platform? Is the DIY basically the same as on the previous models? Can I do this without removing the exhaust?
I appreciate your help with my questions!

[kumagan]

I have taken the shaft out of my 2011 xc70. Yes it can be done without exhaust removal.

Remove driveshaft cv bolts front and rear with a 8mm hex socket, a universal and extensions.

I then unbolted the carrier mounts from the car. I started with the rear and then did the front carrier mount.

Exhaust heat shield gets in the way on the front so I bent it rather than remove it. Push shaft to one side and remove carrier bolt then push to other side and remove second bolt.

This car has a 3 piece shaft. The front cv joint can be purchased generically for about $40. The rear cv joint can not be removed by conventional means. The rear is pressed on and I did not remove it. Volvo says that the rear is not serviceable. This car has 2 carrier bearings and they cannot be removed because that shaft is permanently assembled. One on my bearings was bad.

The best price for this shaft is about 1K from a dealer !!!! I can not find an aftermarket one. I don't want to replace it with a used one. I'm driving as 2wd now.

Good luck
Mike

[jeff13]

I have taken the shaft out of my 2011 xc70. Yes it can be done without exhaust removal.

Remove driveshaft cv bolts front and rear with a 8mm hex socket, a universal and extensions.

I then unbolted the carrier mounts from the car. I started with the rear and then did the front carrier mount.

Exhaust heat shield gets in the way on the front so I bent it rather than remove it. Push shaft to one side and remove carrier bolt then push to other side and remove second bolt.

This car has a 3 piece shaft. The front cv joint can be purchased generically for about $40. The rear cv joint can not be removed by conventional means. The rear is pressed on and I did not remove it. Volvo says that the rear is not serviceable. This car has 2 carrier bearings and they cannot be removed because that shaft is permanently assembled. One on my bearings was bad.

The best price for this shaft is about 1K from a dealer !!!! I can not find an aftermarket one. I don't want to replace it with a used one. I'm driving as 2wd now.

Good luck
Mike

This is good information, as I will be replacing mine soon and was worried about removing the exhaust. Spoke with Dave (incredibly helpful BTW) from colorado driveshaft. As of writing this a new one is $750 shipped and taxes included. No core return necessary with these P3 shafts. Some information that might also be helpful to people in the future is, the 2 carrier bearings on these cars are welded to the shaft and cannot be serviced. Dave also said the new shaft is serviceable so if there were another failure in the future, the whole driveshaft would not have to be replaced. As is the case with mine, where the rear carrier bearing is mounted has completely separated from where it mounts. The front joint is on its way out as well so i will be replacing everything at once.

[rollin_home]

I have taken the shaft out of my 2011 xc70. Yes it can be done without exhaust removal.

Remove driveshaft cv bolts front and rear with a 8mm hex socket, a universal and extensions.

I then unbolted the carrier mounts from the car. I started with the rear and then did the front carrier mount.

Exhaust heat shield gets in the way on the front so I bent it rather than remove it. Push shaft to one side and remove carrier bolt then push to other side and remove second bolt.

This car has a 3 piece shaft. The front cv joint can be purchased generically for about $40. The rear cv joint can not be removed by conventional means. The rear is pressed on and I did not remove it. Volvo says that the rear is not serviceable. This car has 2 carrier bearings and they cannot be removed because that shaft is permanently assembled. One on my bearings was bad.

The best price for this shaft is about 1K from a dealer !!!! I can not find an aftermarket one. I don't want to replace it with a used one. I'm driving as 2wd now.

Good luck
Mike

Do you know if the rear driveshaft carrier bracket can be installed by only removing the rubber exhaust hangers on a 2011 xc70 t6 or similar?
My bracket was rusted out and fell apart so I didn’t have to dismantle anything to remove it . But on installing a new one it’s so darn tight fitting, the bracket won’t go over the large exhaust tube and clear the opposite side of the tunnel. There must be a trick .

[rollin_home]

Success ! Removed ALL rubber hangers and that gave just enough room to squeeze the bracket over the exhaust tube .