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Knocking front axle when 4x4 engaged Help!

 
 
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carcj
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:58 am    Post subject: Knocking front axle when 4x4 engaged Help! Reply with quote

Hi,
Got a volvo c303. every time i engage 4x4 the front axle makes a knocking noise.
Could I have a screwed cv joint?
Also does any one have a 24v battery box from the c303 because mines 12v and i would like twin batterys
thanks
Chris Carter
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Chris
Things you should check before panicking about a CV. Take your front propshaft off (We sell a nice prop bolt removal tool in the shop that makes it an easy job) and check the UJs and slip joint for free play, there should be very little.

Next, before refitting the prop, go for a drive in 4wd and see of the noise is still there. If it is then the problem probably lies with the transfer box.

The C3s don;t have free wheeling hubs so even in 2wd the front axle internals are being turned, its just that they're not being driven by the engine.

I assume you are not in 4wd on a hard surface. The C3s don;t ahve central diffs so if you are on a hard surface you will get transmission wind up and the wheels will skip and you may break something.

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PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Richard,
Thanks for the info. Bought the drive shaft tool from difflock. Removed the driveshaft this evening. Can't here any knocking. Had it in 4wd lo and high.
Any ideas?
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Chris
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PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

With the front prop removed the axle is not being driven. If you are not getting any knocking I'd suspect the prop. Look for loose UJs and/or slip joint. Taking it to a specialist is the best way to identify problems.

Props are about £150 each, CVs are a LOT more.

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