jschaefer7406 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hello all,I hate to ask this here, being a former Master tech and all. I know there are a few other techs on the forums though, so here goes. My 2000 S70 AWD has a terrible chirping noise when turning at low speeds (such as into a parking stall). Also occurs if I snap the throttle lightly at low speeds. Sounds like a metel-to-metal chirp (similar to the front axle splines shifting on the P2 cars when shifted into gear). There was a Tech-Net Note on this (recommended flushing the transaxle with the Volvo (3309 spec) fluid). Needless to say, I am running the Volvo fluid and it's still as bad as ever. What have you guys done to successfully eliminate this? If it matters, the angle gear, coupling sleeve, and prop shaft are all new as of the past year. Being the bulletin suggested flushing the trans, I assume the noise is originating from there though. Any ideas? Now that it's getting warm out and I have the windows down this is driving me nuts. Please advise...Thanks,Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Former Master Tech? You quit? Laid off? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaefer7406 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Former Master Tech? You quit? Laid off? Laid off. Wish I still was a Volvo tech, as working on other crap just isn't the same ...Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1999_V70 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Tighten your axle bolts, that's what the Volvo dealer said they did to fix mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhayner Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 You don't mention rain, but there is a phenomenon called "rain squeal" that sounds like the same noise. Maybe you have a driveshaft/exhaust rub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaefer7406 Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 You don't mention rain, but there is a phenomenon called "rain squeal" that sounds like the same noise. Maybe you have a driveshaft/exhaust rub.Hello,Thanks for the insight. That is usually only a problem with P2 cars though. Not to mention, mine is a single chirp, not an extended squeal. Anyone familiar with splines shifting knows the sound I am referring to. My 760 Turbo used to make a similar noise when taking off from a stop. Just a small amount of play in the rear pinion flange I imagine caused that...Thanks anyway,Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtridenour Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I had this similar issue in my '99 XC, but the 3309 nearly eliminated the sound. I've read other options of checking the driveshaft...I'll rack my brain to see if I can remember anything else mentioned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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