04 XC70 Axle recommendations

[turbotim2]

Yes they did, sorry for not mentioning that. I believe it was the right side (it was worse) that was causing the vibration.

[turbotim2]

Following up again on here. After getting some vibration and a noticeable "clunk" when shifting into gear, I thought I should check out the axles. I replaced my front brakes last night so had a chance to look at them and sure enough, they are worn out (noticeable play in the CV joints). The good news is they have a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty. They are almost 2 years old and have about 32k on them so we will see if Napa upholds the warranty.

[xHeart]

Unless NAPA Warranty is unusual, such item is prorated, and NOT a full exchange.

[turbotim2]

Napa fully warrantied the axles. I got the new axles at no charge (I was charged for the new axles and a core but that was all credited when I returned the old axles).

[vtl]

Unless you are exceptionally lucky, you'll end up buying a new Volvo axle. It's in fact still a rebuilt axle, but a factory rebuilt.

[turbotim2]

?? I am not sure what you are talking about.

[vtl]

Non-Volvo (well, GKN...) rebuilt axles are nowhere near "new" OE axle, which is still a rebuilt axle, but a quality one.

[turbotim2]

As long as they're willing to give me free axles when they go bad, it doesn't bother me! They are easy to change.

[vtl]

To start with, they are not as smooth as OE from the very beginning.

[turbotim2]

I disagree. If you want to pay $600/ea for new Volvo axles on a 13 year old car, be my guest. The original axles in this car only lasted 80k miles so that proves to me that they weren't that great to begin with. I will choose to pay nothing and spend an hour and a half every two years to replace these axles if that's what it comes to.