Drivetrain - Front Axle Clicking Noises On Acceleration

Retailer Technical Journal 22094
Front driveshaft, Clicking noise

Date 03-08-2010

Reference: VIDA, VSTG

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AFFECTED VEHICLES:

DESCRIPTION:

On a FWD XC60, a clicking noise may be heard from the front of the vehicle when accelerating with rather high torque and almost full steering lock to one side. The noise may be coming from one or both of the front driveshafts.





MATERIALS:

SERVICE:

If the noise is confirmed to be coming from the front driveshafts, determine which side is transmitting the noise, if not both, and replace the driveshaft(s) with the part number(s) above. Refer to VIDA:
INFORMATION
REPAIR
Removal, Replacement, and Installation
Power Transmission
Rear axle, drive shafts
Drive shaft, CV joint
Drive shaft left (or right or both)





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION