Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - 2004 D5 Axle Ping

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Thu 18 Dec 2008 18:04
2004 D5 Axle Ping - georgem
Can anyone advise me of how i can erradicate an intermittent clunk sound from the front suspension. Other forums suggest replacing the drive shaft bolts with the XC90 ones as they have a rubber gromitt which minimise the vibration/noise. However, my local Volvo dealer argues that this is not the prescribed fix, instead they suggest the removal of the drive shaft and a replacing a washer and installing a new bolt at the cost of £120.

Any advice?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 12/01/2009 at 18:52

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Fri 2 Jan 2009 14:55
54 D5 Axle Ping - Brian Tryzers
I used to notice something like this at low speeds on my 52 S60 D5 when it was still under warranty. I took out one of my dealers techs to demonstrate and before we'd reached the end of the drive, he'd diagnosed worn anti-roll bar drop links. These were duly replaced and I've not heard it since.

Of course, I can't tell without hearing it that yours is the same problem.
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