Drive Shaft Center Bearing for my 02 V70 XC - replaceable?

mrjay62 · Post by **mrjay62** » 09 Apr 2018, 20:40

Hi Everyone.
Its been a while since I had to post anything.
I hope someone can help me figure out if the Drive Shaft Center Bearing for my 02 V70 XC AWD AUTO is replaceable.
Im having a hard time finding information on replacing the
Center Carrier Bearing for my year and model.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Jay

Post by **cn90** » 09 Apr 2018, 21:17

This is generic principle whether it is Volvo or BMW...

1. Mark the 2 halves BEFORE disassembly, otherwise you WILL have vibration!

2. The old carrier bearing: you can tap it out or use Angle Grinder (wear goggles!).

3. The press the new bearing in:
- Machine shop is best.
- If no machine shop, then cut the old bearing INNER race as 2 halves, then wrap around the new bearing using a screw-clamp. Now tap on the old inner race using a drift, work slowly until it goes in.

You tube has some videos.

PS: Your problem is how to find quality German-made bearing. Most of th bearings sold are Hamburg-Technic with Chinese bearing, which may be OK as this bearing does not do much other than supporting the weight of the DS.

mrjay62 · Post by **mrjay62** » 09 Apr 2018, 21:24

Thank you CN90
I've seen video and plenty of other post about it
Just none for my year/model, So I wasnt sure if it was serviceable.
Again thank you for your reply.

Post by **SuperHerman** » 09 Apr 2018, 22:36

Expanding on what cn90 stated in #3 - you can use the old inner race or something of similar diameter to push down on the inner race (not on the outside) and use a long hollow tube that sits on the old inner race and tap on that as it seats. You can also use a press with said set up.

For #2 the old bearing from what I have read gets seized onto the prop shaft and some time the only way to remove it is to cut it off with a grinder - outside first, then remove bearings, then inside. You may have to cut at an angle so you don't cut into the prop shaft. When you get close hit it with a chisel and it should crack rather than grind all the way down.

It would be great if you post your year and model with pictures of the process as this question has been popping up rather often.

mrjay62 · Post by **mrjay62** » 09 Apr 2018, 23:25

Thanks superHerman.
2002 volvo V70 XC AWD 2.5L AUTO.
I sprayed everything down we penetrating oil tomorrow I hope to remove the shaft and I'll take pictures and post them. I did find bearings made in Japan so far no luck on anything made in Germany other than to buy it from Volvo thank you guys

Post by **abscate** » 10 Apr 2018, 03:59

You can get a good used one form the guys in Utica, just East of You. I frequently drive through that area too if you are tight on dough and want to squeeze shipping costs out.

mrjay62 · Post by **mrjay62** » 10 Apr 2018, 06:24

Thanks abscate.
It's not a question of funds, I like to try and repair this if I can myself.
If I fail then I'll take another route.
Do you have a name for this place in Utica?

Thanks again...

Post by **abscate** » 10 Apr 2018, 20:09

Erie VoVo is the place

https://www.erievolvo.com

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mrjay62 · Post by **mrjay62** » 11 Apr 2018, 07:48

Thank you abscate.
Update. Center bearing is completely rusted away. It's rotted right off the bracket. NYS salt! Grrrr
I got all the bolts out and the Axle has been soaking in PB Blaster. For 2 days tapped all around it Heated it , So far its not budging. This morning im going to try my acetylene torch maybe more heat will do the trick.

mrjay62 · Post by **mrjay62** » 15 May 2018, 10:00

Finally got it out and replaced. What a PITA! So Rusted into place...
Thank you for your help and input...