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98 V70 X/C AWD Bad rear differential

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Pauloil
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Re: 98 V70 X/C AWD Bad rear differential

Post by Pauloil »

no and isn't neccesary
99 V70XC 158K

95 850glt 188K

jimmy57
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Post by jimmy57 »

If the diff is bad and you want to remove it then you have to dismantle the rear halfshafts. The outer CV joint housing, which is integral with the splined end that passes through the hub, has to be retained in place as it keeps the wheel bearing together on that car.

1967gtx
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Year and Model: 1998 V70
Location: san angelo

Post by 1967gtx »

I have a complete 98 v70 xc awd cross country with 140k miles that I will sell you for $600.00 in Texas

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