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Hub Job on 2003 S40 S40-V40

posted by  DougW on  Sat Mar 24 08:36 CST 2018
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Hello all, I am looking for advice and insight on the part of those who are familiar with the S40 of this era, 2003 is the year I have. It is a great little car but I cringe at pouring too much into it.

A thrumming sound had been coming from the left front, my shop diagnosed as needing a new hub, which to me meant replacing the wheel bearings. They don't have a press to get the new one in, so after disassembly they'd have to go to a dealer or other shop to use their press.

Anyone familiar with the labor involved in this job? What should a fair price from a quality Volvo independent be? I have not looked up the parts, so any insight on that would be fine. If a Timken has a compatible set of bearings, I am open to using that instead of Volvo or other European supplier.

What do you think?

As ever, I value the experience this group has. This is my third Volvo and I just love them. Earlier, a 940, then an S90 which I really loved. Now the S40.

Best regards,

Doug








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    Hub Job on 2003 S40 S40-V40

    posted by  KlausC on  Sat Mar 24 10:12 CST 2018
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    Most garages have a 12 ton press, I am surprised yours doesn't. My local garage will charge me $20 to press bushings, a 10 minute job in most cases. Stay away from dealers, they usually don't have a press and will only sell the entire hub.

    The big problem is the ABS sensor gets in the way. The plug for the harness is behind the fender liner.
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    Hub Job on 2003 S40 S40-V40

    posted by  B.B. on  Sat Mar 24 09:21 CST 2018
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    Hi Doug,


    I wonder if your mechanic has much Volvo experience.
    Volvo wheel bearings are integral with the hubs, look here for prices
    https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H1.X2003+volvo+s40+front+hub.TRS0&_nkw=2003+volvo+s40+front+hub&_sacat=0

    Others can say if you should get the hub with the seal kit, and if it's a good idea to do both front hubs. Replacing Hubs is a good time to overhaul your brakes if they are coming due, since everything comes apart. You'll save a lot
    of labor.

    Bill






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