When to remove prophaft from Volvo V70?
Propshaft already removed during fault finding, vibration at speed, could also be felt around roundabouts or significant right turns at speeds of 30mph or more.
Where to look for oil leaks in a Volvo?
Oil leaks which can be seen below the engine or on top of the valve cover is common too. Look at the oil fill cap on top of the engine and look for oil residue. Also look at your engine oil dipstick for leaks. Engine Oil dipstick pops out of the pipe and keeps doing it every time you run the engine.
How often should a Volvo oil trap be replaced?
Not only does Volvo recommend you replace it every 100,000 miles but that is often when we see customers calling us asking for help and describing the syptoms I outlined above. This is one part you do not fudge and push it off for another 5-10K miles or you may live to regret it.
Is the Volvo oil trap the same as a PCV valve?
Those of us over a certain age remember older cars having a PCV valve (Positive Crankcase Ventilation). The Volvo oil trap accomplishes the same thing as a PCV valve which is allow the engine to breath. You may not know this but the combustion engine needs air coming in and therefore air going out.
How do you remove a front drive support bearing?
The front driveshaft is going to be attached solid inside the output shaft supports. In order to remove the driveshaft, you’ll need a rubber or plastic tipped hammer. On the front of the driveshaft is a welding mark that is solid and is the best place to hit with the hammer to loosen the driveshaft.
What’s the best way to replace a driveshaft support?
Step 1: Prepare the vehicle for working. Use a floor jack to raise the vehicle to a height that will allow easy access to the driveshaft while using your tools. Jack one wheel at a time and place jack stands underneath solid mounts for support. Once the vehicle is secured make sure you have enough light to see underneath the vehicle.
Where does the front drive shaft attach to the transmission?
Step 7: Locate where the front driveshaft attaches to the transmission. Using your chalk or marker, draw a solid line directly underneath the transmission output shaft and align that line to a similar line drawn on the front of the driveshaft.