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Front axle replacements for P2 (2002 V70 XC)

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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Re: Front axle replacements for P2 (2002 V70 XC)

Post by Krons »

If I recall right the CV joint seemed a little tight but I figured it would break in.
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BlackBart wrote: 30 Apr 2025, 12:19 My 1A Auto axle showed up yesterday.
Hey! Looking at some new CV axles for my own rig and I was wondering how your new ones are fairing after installing them. GKN seems few and far between these days and I don't want to risk my life with RockAuto junk.

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Post by erikv11 »

Front left, GKN 305664, 07 XC70, can get lots of places it's probably worth it:
RockAuto, $260, https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.ph ... 88&jsn=488
FCP, $390, https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... n-36000522
Euro, $267, https://eeuroparts.com/gkn-loebro-305-6 ... --Ict0BItS
etc.

Front right, GKN 305665, 07 XC70:
Agreed, can't find it anywhere.

I'm going to need new CV axles when I finish head work this spring on an 07 XC70. I am likely going to switch to the XC90 axles instead. MVSer vlt has posted about that switch several times in the forum. Better CV joint design.
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Post by BlackBart »

cmayo1 wrote: 21 Dec 2025, 18:19
BlackBart wrote: 30 Apr 2025, 12:19 My 1A Auto axle showed up yesterday.
Hey! Looking at some new CV axles for my own rig and I was wondering how your new ones are fairing after installing them. GKN seems few and far between these days and I don't want to risk my life with RockAuto junk.

Cheers!
Seem good - no issues.
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