2001 feels a little loose underneath
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2001 feels a little loose underneath
Hey guys, been maintaining and keeping up with my newly aquired (from wife) '01 S40. Recently changed out upper strut mounts, and ride is definitely quieter. Volvo recommends right axle ( $800 ) as well. We changed out one engine mount last year. What else could it be to quiet down under front end? Thanks!
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Are you serious about that price on the axle?
Chances are if one engine mount had to be replaced then all of them are.Also worth to check out if the lower brace crossing the member has been hit and bent up and now its touching the cross member.I replace this part every year tho my car has been lowered considerably.When these two touches then the metallic rattling noise on idle is really disturbing.
Chances are if one engine mount had to be replaced then all of them are.Also worth to check out if the lower brace crossing the member has been hit and bent up and now its touching the cross member.I replace this part every year tho my car has been lowered considerably.When these two touches then the metallic rattling noise on idle is really disturbing.
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Can anybody recommend a mechanic in the Tampa Bay area that is good with suspension systems on Volvo's, besides dealerships, and the guys not 70 or older?
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+1 to what Lifesgood said.
Just about any indie shop will let you supply your own parts. Just talk to one first then you can get an EMPI right front axle from FCP for $99.95 and just pay the shop labor. You'll be out the door for a whole lot less then $800.
Volvo CV Axle Shaft Front Right (S40 V40) - EMPI 80-7818 | FCP Euro
On a side note, between the prices your dealer there trying to get you to pay for an axle and a CAT is kinda on the ridiculous side. Not to bad mouth them or anything like that but they're not looking like the most honest and fair bunch of folks. I'd start looking for another dealer or find an indie shop you feel good about and start going there. That's just my humble opinion.
Just about any indie shop will let you supply your own parts. Just talk to one first then you can get an EMPI right front axle from FCP for $99.95 and just pay the shop labor. You'll be out the door for a whole lot less then $800.
Volvo CV Axle Shaft Front Right (S40 V40) - EMPI 80-7818 | FCP Euro
On a side note, between the prices your dealer there trying to get you to pay for an axle and a CAT is kinda on the ridiculous side. Not to bad mouth them or anything like that but they're not looking like the most honest and fair bunch of folks. I'd start looking for another dealer or find an indie shop you feel good about and start going there. That's just my humble opinion.
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LUDEK'S EUROPEAN AUTO SERVICE OF TAMPA FLORIDA FOR EUROPEAN AUTO REPAIRS AND SERVICE
Wouldn't hurt checking them out.
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I mean the OEM axle does cost about $450 but the passanger side can be replaced just under 15min and 10 if you know what you are doing.Aftermarket axles are about a hundred but I personally had very bad experiences with those would never buy another one.I rather opt for a used one from a wrecker for $100..Now I hope your buddy does supply that axle for that $200
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I mean the OEM axle does cost about $450 but the passanger side can be replaced just under 15min and 10 if you know what you are doing.Aftermarket axles are about a hundred but I personally had very bad experiences with those would never buy another one.I rather opt for a used one from a wrecker for $100..Now I hope your buddy does supply that axle for that $200
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Ok, here's the latest on my underside noises: dealer replaced strut mounts, front brake pads, still had some noise, opted for different shop to look at, they said ball joints probably need replacing. Replaced control arms which included ball joints and bushings, replaced tie rod ends and sway bars. Now noises have picked up a little, brakes make noise when applied, and something still feels loose under there? Had local shop take a look, they said they need more time to diagnose, probably disassemble some stuff and see whats what. I did go back to dealer to see if struts were bad, I thought they replaced them, only the mounts, they said struts were fine. I did have one motor mount, left, replaced last year. They don't think axle is bad. Any more ideas?
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Yes, but it'll be a Chinese axle that won't last. I've researched this and the best place to get OEM quality axles is raxles.com. Except they don't supply drive axles for your car. So.....you need to buy your drive axles from axlesunlimitedinc.com, which also sells OEM quality axles and does supply axles for your car.
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I mean the OEM axle does cost about $450 but the passanger side can be replaced just under 15min and 10 if you know what you are doing.Aftermarket axles are about a hundred but I personally had very bad experiences with those would never buy another one.I rather opt for a used one from a wrecker for $100..Now I hope your buddy does supply that axle for that $200
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remove wheel and tire
remove lower ball joint from spindle
remove axle nut er bolt or what ever it is.
remove axle
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with air tools this makes it a piece of cake.
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Thank you! Driver's side the same? I've heard that getting the axle to release from the transmission can be difficult. There's a circlip or something on the end of the axle.