I have a 2005 volvo xc90 T6. Love the car :-) ...:-(

There is a "clicking/clunking" nosie from the rear end. It looks like it is the left rear wheel. I took the car to the shop and after a couple of days they said it was the wheel hub and the splash shield. They found the following TSB... "TJ11760 MAR 11 Wheels - Rear Wheel Hub Noise, Splash Shield Install"

Well, I replaced both rear wheel hubs and the noise still there. Do I need to repalce the splash shield? Is anyone familiar with this issue? I called the dealer and the guys from the service department had no idea what I was referring to. They were not even familiar with the TSB.

The noise sounds like something is hitting the metal shield but I could not find anything the may be doing so. I must add the it only happens when depressing the gas pedal. I checked the driveline shaft but there is no play and the shaft that connects to the hub seems to be ok as well. Also, the noise seems to go away after a while.

Thanks.

 

I had the same issue with my 850. The brake rotor was slightly hitting it.

 

Same with my 97 850...I was told it was the splash shield, replaced that, ended up being the rotor...

 

My buddy had the same thing for years. No one found out what it was. He ended up trading it in for a Honda Pile.

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Thanks jks2!

 

Well. I took the car to a "new" shop. They put the car on the lift, put it in gear. The noise is coming from the driveline shaft :-( I saw the center support "wavering". I read somewhere that the drive shaft is not serviceable, is it true? Also, is it a good idea to use a used drive shaft? The Volvo recycle place wants $400.00 is that fair?

Thanks.