AboutRay Niemi Expertise ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.
Experience I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.
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Expert: Ray Niemi Date: 6/3/2008 Subject: Clicking while turning
Question My 2003 Volvo XC70 recently started making a clicking/knocking noise while turning. I brought it into a Volvo certified repair center and they diagnosed it as 1)drive shaft, because it seems to have a little more slack (freehand rotation) than tolerance, but not sure because it only does the noise under a load, and 2)maybe the transfer case if not #1. They did say it was definitely not the CV joints as they originally thought. I am not prepared to spend ~$1500 on a driveshaft if that is not the problem without a second opinion. Thanks,
Answer Damon,
I have heard of MANY problems with the transfer case and the driveshafts, so that is possible. Since it only happens under load waiting until it gets worse might be a valid option. Sometimes parts need to be replaced to be sure what or where the problem is. Since the parts you need are expensive waiting a while might work better.
