DIY: Volvo C30 S40 V50 C70 Right Axle Replacement

Video tutorial on how to replace the passenger side or right axle on a Volvo C30. Similar procedure can also be found on the S40, V50, and C70 models. Typically a dry or worn cv joint can cause vibrations under acceleration or at certain speeds, create a clicking noise, and then having a growling noise similar to a bearing depending on the severity. After extensive searching, while some people have had good experience with aftermarket units, it should also be mentioned that issues with aftermarket units is quite common unfortunately. This can include vibrations, the shaft sheering after the spline, and premature failures. I spoke a couple different axle and driveshaft rebuilders, unfortunately they did not list rebuild kits for the cv joints. I then emailed GKN directly who is the factory manufacturer for these Volvo axles, but they do not offer rebuild kits either and unfortunately the automatic and manual vehicles list different part number. If you are in Europe, then you can use the Ford Focus ST axle which apparently from what I’ve found is a direct fit. However by the time an exchange rate was applied, along with shipping and import taxes, it wasn’t worth it for me. You can also go with a used route, but the life expectancy can be unknown. So instead I took the plunge and bought an OEM unit from the dealer.

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