Rear Axle/Final Drive - Whining Sound
Section4
Group
46
No.
0001
Year
99
Month
06
S70/V70/V70 XC
1998-1999
Vehicles involved: All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Whining sound from rear axle / final drive AWD/XC
Background:
On some vehicles a whining sound may be heard from the rear axle (final drive) between 80-120 kph (50-70 mph). This service bulletin describes how to install a service kit for the rear axle mount
Materials:
Service kit 1 9463747-7
Rustproofing agent 1 1161298-5
Whining sound from rear axle / final drive AWD/XC
Replace the washer on the torque tube mounting AWD/XC
1
Preparation
Raise the car.
2
Replacing the washer
Secure position of the torque tube with a transmission jack.
Slowly remove the screw and washer (1). Discard them.
Install the new washer with a new screw (2). Tightening torque 85 Nm (64 ft.lb).
Treat the washer with rustproofing agent. Use underseal, P/N 1161298-5.
WARRANTY STATEMENT: Claims may be submitted under the New Car Warranty when there is a documented customer complaint, using claim type 01.
Operation No. Labor description Time allowance
46911-2 Replace the torque tube washer 0.2 hr
according to SM-4-46-0001