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Half Shaft Drive Axle S70

posted by  emajewicz on  Sat May 22 10:57 CST 2010
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I need to replace the passenger side half shaft axle on my 1998 S70. The Empi ones are 1/3 the price of the Volvo part. Are they any good?








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Half Shaft Drive Axle S70

posted by  KlausC on  Sat May 22 13:02 CST 2010
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Some have had tranny leaks with the after market shafts. Others love the price.

From a mechanic in southern california, nothin' beats OEM for fit.

Call Daryl Waltrip Volvo in TN for a price quote.

Klaus
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Half Shaft Drive Axle S70

posted by  emajewicz on  Mon May 24 08:38 CST 2010
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Thanks for the info. I ordered axles from Raxles after reading good feedback about them. Price for either side is $149 plus shipping. They are rebuilt Volvo axles. They even prepay for UPS shipping the old ones back.








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Half Shaft Drive Axle S70

posted by  TomL on  Tue May 25 05:50 CST 2010
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Replace the seals while you are at it. They are cheap and easy to replace.
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Tom 69-1800S, 72-1800ES, 96-850T,2000-S70 GLT-SE








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Half Shaft Drive Axle S70

posted by  KlausC on  Mon May 24 10:24 CST 2010
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Good choice. Remember, when you pull the old axle out, a little ATF will dribble out. No big deal. After you stuff the new axle in, wipe the area with a cloth and check it for seepage in a day or two. It should remain clean.

If an axle comes loose, for some strange reason, you will loose all motion. The diff will supply power to the 'non moving side' which is the loose axle. Just give it a good boot to make sure it is in place and off you go.

Klaus
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