Great video, many thanks for that! Do you remember, where you first thought the noise comes from, while driving your XC90? I'm asking because I seem to have the same noise when accelerating, but for me it sounds like the noise is coming from the front left side. But the (middle-)bearing is located in the middle of the car.. Maybe you first also thought, it comes from the left?
Mine sounded like it was coming from my right to slightly behind me. Yours sounds like your left front cv axle because it would be the same type of sound since they’re both cv joints. I hope this helps. 🙂
Incredible Video tutorial ProZack's Projects. Pity I don find the next step which is doing an on the bench replacement of the bearings...but good job!!!
Ohhhh same f. noise on a XC90 2.5 awd T5 2012. When I’m going slow and not accelerating I can hear the same metal noise...you think is just the joint? Cause is not you have to change the whole prop shaft it seems (by Volvo diagrams) doesn’t come a separately joint
I have a video that shows how to replace the center cv joint. The rear u joint is not replaceable that I know of. Hopefully that video can be of assistance.
Hi, I have this sounds as well, also went to many garages. In my case the noise starts after about 30 minutes driving. Everytime I left the garage with a smile, only after 30 minutes the noise came back. Do you think this could be the same issue?
Nice video. I’m hoping this my issue instead of the differential. I hear the noise most when I am reducing speed. How many hours do you guess to took you front start to finish?
Are you asking to just remove and not replace the propshaft? I have heard around online that you can remove and just drive the vehicle FWD. I’ve been curious about how that is accomplished in practice to cap off the Haldex so it isn’t ruined or contaminated but I must be missing something. I think perhaps the haldex just retains the flange, that must be it now that I think about it.
Great video, thank you! I'm trying to do the same thing to replace the front CV joint. However, I lifted the front passenger wheel and cannot get the drive shaft to turn. How did you disengage the haldex? I might just need to invest in some more jack stands and get the rears off the ground too. Thanks again!
The haldex only engages when you're driving which makes doing this easier. You just have to put the transmission in neutral so you can spin the passenger side tire. Thanks for watching. 🙂👍
@@stephenbatley1725 did you do anything to cover the haldex and angle gear flanges now exposed by the driveshaft removal? I just removed the shaft on my xc90 (clunking) yesterday and it seems to drive great as a FWD! Thanks!
@@mnmelby9785 Sorry for the delayed reply. Didn't cover anything, simply removed shaft and was good to go. As others state, the traction seems to suffer in certain situations, likely because it's now a completely open Diff. But, worked absolutely perfect as a daily for 2 years and counting now.
@@stephenbatley9335 Thank you. We ended up missing AWD last winter and installed a rebuilt drive shaft so we're ready for snow. I agree though, seemed to work find FWD for ~4months for me.
Does it need some cancelling in VIDA after taking of the prop shaft (as the HALDEX does not get any mechanical input any more) or is it just "get it of and drive" ?
To be completely honest, I'm not sure because I need to replace my yaw rate sensor so I've always had the traction control error on. I need to get VIDA and do some maintenance on it. Sorry if this isn't much help.
Can you run the car with it off completely? I've got rattles from mine. Wondered if just removing it til I can get parts would work. I don't really have AWD because the haldex has stopped working. So it's spinning constantly while driving for absolutely no reason.
@@ProZacksProjects my car does that when I pull out on to the main road, because of the haldex not working. I took my prop shaft off on Tuesday. The centre bearing is needing replaced, but the haldex module doesn't work, so I'm not in a hurry to change the bearing. The rattling has gone & I'm happy enough the way it drives. Thanks for taking the time to film taking yours out, there was a lot less room than I expected, so to actually film it. That takes alot more patience than I have.
@@ProZacksProjects Does it need some cancelking in VIDA after taking of the prop shaft (as the HALDEX does not get any mechanical input any more) or is it just "get it of and drive" ?
@@diaconovici it's just get it if and drive. The haldex will engagebut it won't be doing anything. I never had it throw a code for it, although some newer might but I'm not sure.
Actually I couldn’t get a decent swing on the chisel so that’s why I chopped it off. It took me 2 days to do the drivers side and unfortunately I didn’t have any help. The passenger side had been replaced so it went much smoother but that 14mm wrench was the real mvp for me.
Well done on the filming mate. Great video.
Great video, many thanks for that!
Do you remember, where you first thought the noise comes from, while driving your XC90? I'm asking because I seem to have the same noise when accelerating, but for me it sounds like the noise is coming from the front left side. But the (middle-)bearing is located in the middle of the car..
Maybe you first also thought, it comes from the left?
Mine sounded like it was coming from my right to slightly behind me. Yours sounds like your left front cv axle because it would be the same type of sound since they’re both cv joints. I hope this helps. 🙂
@@ProZacksProjects You were right! The outer cv joint (front left) has been changed and now the noises and vibrations are gone. Thank you very much!
@@EditionOne1982 I’m glad that was the issue!
Incredible Video tutorial ProZack's Projects. Pity I don find the next step which is doing an on the bench replacement of the bearings...but good job!!!
I just did that and you'll be seeing the video soon.
@@ProZacksProjects cant wait...hurry please
Ohhhh same f. noise on a XC90 2.5 awd T5 2012. When I’m going slow and not accelerating I can hear the same metal noise...you think is just the joint? Cause is not you have to change the whole prop shaft it seems (by Volvo diagrams) doesn’t come a separately joint
I have a video that shows how to replace the center cv joint. The rear u joint is not replaceable that I know of. Hopefully that video can be of assistance.
Hi, I have this sounds as well, also went to many garages. In my case the noise starts after about 30 minutes driving. Everytime I left the garage with a smile, only after 30 minutes the noise came back. Do you think this could be the same issue?
It could be that it does it after the grease in the joint warms up. 🤷♂️
Can I run the car with out this shaft I do not need all wheel drive. Please answer if any body knows that
I ran mine without the driveshaft for over a year.
Lots of people chiming in over in
@stephenbatley1725‘s question confirming this is ok.
Nice video. I’m hoping this my issue instead of the differential. I hear the noise most when I am reducing speed. How many hours do you guess to took you front start to finish?
My 2012 vibrates over 80km/hr. Wondering if this can be cause. My tires seem to be good
There’s a good possibility. Also check all of your wheel bearings just to be sure.
Great work and fiming. Is it safe to keep removing it permanently? Thanks
Are you asking to just remove and not replace the propshaft? I have heard around online that you can remove and just drive the vehicle FWD. I’ve been curious about how that is accomplished in practice to cap off the Haldex so it isn’t ruined or contaminated but I must be missing something. I think perhaps the haldex just retains the flange, that must be it now that I think about it.
Great video, thank you! I'm trying to do the same thing to replace the front CV joint. However, I lifted the front passenger wheel and cannot get the drive shaft to turn. How did you disengage the haldex? I might just need to invest in some more jack stands and get the rears off the ground too. Thanks again!
The haldex only engages when you're driving which makes doing this easier. You just have to put the transmission in neutral so you can spin the passenger side tire. Thanks for watching. 🙂👍
Any issues driving it FWD now? Did you just leave the angle gear as it was?
There were no issues and yes, I just left the angle gear as it was. It's just going to spin without resistance. 🙂
@@ProZacksProjects Thanks for your reply, just did same treatment to my xc70. So far so good driving.
@@stephenbatley1725 did you do anything to cover the haldex and angle gear flanges now exposed by the driveshaft removal? I just removed the shaft on my xc90 (clunking) yesterday and it seems to drive great as a FWD! Thanks!
@@mnmelby9785 Sorry for the delayed reply. Didn't cover anything, simply removed shaft and was good to go. As others state, the traction seems to suffer in certain situations, likely because it's now a completely open Diff. But, worked absolutely perfect as a daily for 2 years and counting now.
@@stephenbatley9335 Thank you. We ended up missing AWD last winter and installed a rebuilt drive shaft so we're ready for snow. I agree though, seemed to work find FWD for ~4months for me.
Does it need some cancelling in VIDA after taking of the prop shaft (as the HALDEX does not get any mechanical input any more) or is it just "get it of and drive" ?
To be completely honest, I'm not sure because I need to replace my yaw rate sensor so I've always had the traction control error on. I need to get VIDA and do some maintenance on it. Sorry if this isn't much help.
What bearing number is?
I'd suggest letting a specialist driveline shop rebuild and *balance* that prop shaft.
The drive shafts have a tulip joint in the middle which makes the driveline unable to be rebuilt
What did you end up doing? I have a similar rattle in a 2012 S60
I just posted the video of replacing the cv joints. Thanks for watching. 🙂👍
Can you run the car with it off completely? I've got rattles from mine. Wondered if just removing it til I can get parts would work. I don't really have AWD because the haldex has stopped working. So it's spinning constantly while driving for absolutely no reason.
I've drove several thousand miles without it, it just has a tendency to spin when you take quickly while turning.
@@ProZacksProjects my car does that when I pull out on to the main road, because of the haldex not working.
I took my prop shaft off on Tuesday. The centre bearing is needing replaced, but the haldex module doesn't work, so I'm not in a hurry to change the bearing.
The rattling has gone & I'm happy enough the way it drives.
Thanks for taking the time to film taking yours out, there was a lot less room than I expected, so to actually film it. That takes alot more patience than I have.
I see. Well I might be doing a video on getting the haldex system working soon.
@@ProZacksProjects Does it need some cancelking in VIDA after taking of the prop shaft (as the HALDEX does not get any mechanical input any more) or is it just "get it of and drive" ?
@@diaconovici it's just get it if and drive. The haldex will engagebut it won't be doing anything. I never had it throw a code for it, although some newer might but I'm not sure.
The major value of this video would been how u used the chisel and hammer to take it off I'm sure u had help
Actually I couldn’t get a decent swing on the chisel so that’s why I chopped it off. It took me 2 days to do the drivers side and unfortunately I didn’t have any help. The passenger side had been replaced so it went much smoother but that 14mm wrench was the real mvp for me.
This fella has a clever solution to apply a ratchet strap for tension and bang the flange a bit
m.ua-cam.com/video/ykdw7VGbpLE/v-deo.html