driveshaft query

[c70geoff]

hey guys can someone please let me know how easy the removal and refit of driveshaft is please
inner cv joint gone and ive decided to change the complete shaft
is it just pull out or do i have to pursude or is there clips
thanks in advance

[JamesT5]

hey guys can someone please let me know how easy the removal and refit of driveshaft is please
inner cv joint gone and ive decided to change the complete shaft
is it just pull out or do i have to pursude or is there clips
thanks in advance

Geoff, I've done both the driveshafts on my S60, they're fairly straight forward although you may have to release the control arm/ball joint from the hub to allow the outer CV joint to come out of the hub.

The drivers side will have an added step of releasing the carrier bearing from a mount before the shaft can come out. On my S60 it was 2 10mm bolts and then it's off once the outer CV is free from the hub.

The passenger side is easiest, although you'll need to place a couple of flat bladed screwdrivers behind the inner CV to unclip it from the transmission case.

I did a write-up on it somewhere, that is if it hasn't been deleted. I'm happy to send some photos or post them on this thread if it helps.

[JamesT5]

hey guys can someone please let me know how easy the removal and refit of driveshaft is please
inner cv joint gone and ive decided to change the complete shaft
is it just pull out or do i have to pursude or is there clips
thanks in advance

By the way, if you need an extra pair of hands I'm only about 45 minutes north of you.

[c70geoff]

cheers dude
outer been off before to change abs rings but it passenger side inner joint that gone so replacing whole shaft

[JamesT5]

cheers dude
outer been off before to change abs rings but it passenger side inner joint that gone so replacing whole shaft

Ok, well the passenger side is the easier one to do. You may get a 'dribble' of transmission oil when you take the old one out. The new one will just 'clip' in to the transmission, that is assuming that it fits in the same way as the one on the P2 models (should do).

My recommendation is a company called J&R CV Joints based in Birmingham, they do discount driveshafts, brand new units (not refurbished) and they come with a 2 year warranty. Got both the S60 ones from here, ordered them online and they were about £50 each including carriage. I've had no issues with the product which they claim meets or exceeds OE quality.....

http://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/search.php?search_query=cv+joints&x=-235&y=-362

[JamesT5]

FYI......

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/Driveshaft%20and%20Ball%20Joint%20Change%20S60/P1010313_zps5626178d.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/_JamesT5/media/Driveshaft%20and%20Ball%20Joint%20Change%20S60/P1010313_zps5626178d.jpg.html)

This shows how I unclipped the old Driveshaft from the gearbox (n/s) using a large screwdriver. You have to give it a wiggle, it will come out and you'll see it slowly moving out of the transmission. Once it's out so far, you can gently slide it out by hand and it will be off.......

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/Driveshaft%20and%20Ball%20Joint%20Change%20S60/P1010330_zpsae62a9ae.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/_JamesT5/media/Driveshaft%20and%20Ball%20Joint%20Change%20S60/P1010330_zpsae62a9ae.jpg.html)

[c70geoff]

i will be ringing these guys in the morning, cheers fella look out for the call to action
cant wait to get ginge back on the road
again your a star

[JamesT5]

i will be ringing these guys in the morning, cheers fella look out for the call to action
cant wait to get ginge back on the road
again your a star

Good stuff, the delivery is normally pretty prompt as well (a couple of days). Get some CV/Axle grease for the splines on the end of the outer CV, I greased mine up when I fitted them and did the same of my mates Renault Scenic.

[c70geoff]

Ahhhhhhhh no joy they only do outer cv joint for mine
Horse jizz spank monkey bloody company

[Wobbly Dave]

My only advise is you cannot re-use the centre stretch bolt - a new one has to be used every time.

[c70geoff]

Cheers dude
Will be sending u pm soon as need abs ecu fixed if you don't mind

[JamesT5]

Slightly more expensive Geoff, but not too bad..........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-850-C70-S70-V70-NEAR-SIDE-LEFT-HAND-DRIVESHAFT-/150665463274?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23145c85ea

Double check the fitment with the seller just to make sure. By the way, I'm surprised J&R CV Joints don't do the whole shaft for your car, they seem to do just about everything else.

[JamesT5]

My only advise is you cannot re-use the centre stretch bolt - a new one has to be used every time.

Do the C70's use the stretch bolt then Dave? I ask because I thought the C70 was based loosely on the P1 platform that has a castle nut? If it does use the same stretch bolt system as the P2 models, perhaps the driveshafts were the same for both cars.....

[stribo]

If it's the nearside one Geoff, it's pretty straight forward, just use a pry bar to persuade it out of the gearbox.

[c70geoff]

Cheers lads hopefully have one in next few days

[Jamest5r]

If your passing the Midlands mate that short shaft is in my shed and neighbours have a key

[Wobbly Dave]

Do the C70's use the stretch bolt then Dave? I ask because I thought the C70 was based loosely on the P1 platform that has a castle nut? If it does use the same stretch bolt system as the P2 models, perhaps the driveshafts were the same for both cars.....

My 99 uses stretch bolts - I believe it was the cut-over year.

[stribo]

My 99 uses stretch bolts - I believe it was the cut-over year.

ME7 engined cars use stretch bolts, M4.4 cars use a nut.

[JamesT5]

My 99 uses stretch bolts - I believe it was the cut-over year.

Failing that there's always superglue and gaffa tape... ;)

[dant5r]

Failing that there's always superglue and gaffa tape... ;)

Oh god his off again.

Geoff, before you believe a word that James types have a read of some of his LOCKED posts coz he doesn't have clue when it comes repairing cars.

[JamesT5]

Oh god his off again.

Geoff, before you believe a word that James types have a read of some of his LOCKED posts coz he doesn't have clue when it comes repairing cars.

Other than the fact that I've changed the driveshafts on my S60 and the driveshaft on my mates Renault Scenic without any hitches. I seem to remember Claymore even saying my driveshaft job on the S60 was actually well executed.

[c70geoff]

Driveshaft was a lot easier than I was expecting in fact was a piece of piddle now all I need is help swapping my turbo plus the abs ecu I'm guessing the lid needs cutting off?

[Wobbly Dave]

I still fix abs ECUs