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Rear AWD noise.

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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Woodsmith
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Year and Model: 2007 XC90 V8
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Rear AWD noise.

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I have a 2007 XC90 V8 with 160,000 miles. I am hearing a constant noise audible at all speeds while driving. Diagnosed as coming from the Gen 3 Haldex coupler unit. Thanks no error messages and AWD functions normally.
Anyone with similar symptoms and repair experience?

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Post by ggleavitt »

If you're sure it's not a wheel bearing, then it's possible you have a bad rear diff.

Can see one reference here- https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/xc90 ... ir.348313/ if it is.
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Post by Woodsmith »

Thank you ggleavitt for directing me to this thread. I tend to agree that the noise very well could be a bearing in the rear diff even though my mechanic believes it is coming from the AOC. I am aware that Volvo will only replace(not repair) the rear diff but that the diff bearings can be replaced using LR parts.
I have to do much more research before spending the big money to replace the AOC and rear diff!! Cannot justify that expenditure on a 15 year old XC90.

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