03 S60 Rear wheel bearing

rob27 · Jun 9th, 2014, 21:29

Hi, firstly I must appologise for my first post being a cry for help!

I've noticed a rumbling when the drivers side of the car is loaded with weight. It happens at speeds of 45-50+ and most predominanly when going round a sweeping bend on the motorway. This evening I've jacked the car up and found that the rear drivers side wheel is making a grinding/rumbling noise when spun. I checked the other side aswell just to make sure and that one was much quieter.

I'm now pretty sure the rear wheel bearing needs to be replaced. Does anyone know if this is a DIY job? I read somewhere that the whole hub and carrier needs to be replaced?

Any information appreciated (PS I did try a search but only came up with results for a V70, not sure if this is applicable to the s60 or not).

Cheers

Rob

oragex · Jun 9th, 2014, 21:48

Hello and welcome ,

yes, the bearing-hub assembly is a one part piece. I think the hub is fixed with four bolts.

I would also check the handbrake shoes that are inside the brake drum (not the same as the pad shoes that are visible). They tend to fail and make noise, and can cause damage inside the drum. That's more probable than the bearing, since the grinding noise.

rob27 · Jun 9th, 2014, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by oragex

Hello and welcome ,

yes, the bearing-hub assembly is a one part piece. I think the hub is fixed with four bolts.

I would also check the handbrake shoes that are inside the brake drum (not the same as the pad shoes that are visible). They tend to fail and make noise, and can cause damage inside the drum. That's more probable than the bearing, since the grinding noise.

Thanks for the reply, I did think it could be handbrake shoes but the noise gets worse when the wheel is loaded. Would this be the case with both a worn bearing and knackered shoes?

rob27 · Jun 10th, 2014, 09:04

Can anyone confirm this is the correct bearing? I've read some aftermarket one can cause ABS faults?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...442560&alt=web

Thanks

rob27 · Jun 10th, 2014, 21:49

Anyone? Noticed the same wheel that was rumbling has more inner edge tyre wear than all the other wheels. Could this be caused by a bad bearing?

RAN60 · Jun 11th, 2014, 09:49

I think this should be the part, bit cheaper too!

http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/search/628660331/p/home

Shires · Jun 11th, 2014, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob27

Can anyone confirm this is the correct bearing? I've read some aftermarket one can cause ABS faults?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...442560&alt=web

Thanks

Going by the part number it looks it. In the picture the bearing is stamped FAG but according to the ad it comes in an SNR box. Both are quality manufacturers. Could you let us know who made the original bearing when you take it off?

Bernard333 · Jun 11th, 2014, 23:53

Replacing the front or rear bearing is an easy diy job on an S60, I have not had a problem with non original bearings causing an ABS issue although I do recall reading a thread by a member that did have a problem. ECP and carparts4less seem to always have the SNR bearing in stock and never the slightly cheaper orbis. The originals are probably SKF, I fitted a cheap rear bearing to a 2003 V70 five years ago and its now done over 100000 miles lasting longer than the original. These days I dont fit new parts if I can get something from a breaker, S60 hub bearings are around £10.

rob27 · Jun 14th, 2014, 14:57

Thanks for the replies. I've got the SNR bearing from ECP in the boot waiting to be fitted. Also went to Rybrook Volvo in Chester to get four new bolts that hold the bearing assembly to the hub carrier. Been reading conflicting views on whether these need to be replaced. Some say they're stretch bolts and need replacing and others (including Volvo parts department) say they're not stretch bolts. For £1.80 each I thought better to be safe than sorry.

I think I probably will use a breaker for parts such as this in the future. The car only cost 1k so I was a little dubious about throwing money at it.

Georgeandkira · Jun 14th, 2014, 15:37

Hello, You said, "I think I probably will use a breaker for parts such as this in the future." Often that's a good course. You can only hope you'll get a part younger than yours, perhaps from a vehicle years newer.

Bearings are probably the worst example since they go so irregularly.

What makes calculating the economy of decisions like this more perplexing is that when we replace a bearing, the other one never seems to go.

Would you gamble on that luck by installing an 11 year old (in your case) bearing from a breaker? Kira

Jun 9th, 2014, 21:29	#1
rob27 2003 S60 D5 128000 Miles Last Online: Apr 16th, 2016 10:36 Join Date: May 2014 Location: wirral	03 S60 Rear wheel bearing Hi, firstly I must appologise for my first post being a cry for help! I've noticed a rumbling when the drivers side of the car is loaded with weight. It happens at speeds of 45-50+ and most predominanly when going round a sweeping bend on the motorway. This evening I've jacked the car up and found that the rear drivers side wheel is making a grinding/rumbling noise when spun. I checked the other side aswell just to make sure and that one was much quieter. I'm now pretty sure the rear wheel bearing needs to be replaced. Does anyone know if this is a DIY job? I read somewhere that the whole hub and carrier needs to be replaced? Any information appreciated (PS I did try a search but only came up with results for a V70, not sure if this is applicable to the s60 or not). Cheers Rob

Jun 14th, 2014, 14:57	#9
rob27 2003 S60 D5 128000 Miles Last Online: Apr 16th, 2016 10:36 Join Date: May 2014 Location: wirral	Thanks for the replies. I've got the SNR bearing from ECP in the boot waiting to be fitted. Also went to Rybrook Volvo in Chester to get four new bolts that hold the bearing assembly to the hub carrier. Been reading conflicting views on whether these need to be replaced. Some say they're stretch bolts and need replacing and others (including Volvo parts department) say they're not stretch bolts. For £1.80 each I thought better to be safe than sorry. I think I probably will use a breaker for parts such as this in the future. The car only cost 1k so I was a little dubious about throwing money at it. Last edited by rob27; Jun 14th, 2014 at 15:06.

Jun 14th, 2014, 15:37	#10
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:31 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	junk yard parts Hello, You said, "I think I probably will use a breaker for parts such as this in the future." Often that's a good course. You can only hope you'll get a part younger than yours, perhaps from a vehicle years newer. Bearings are probably the worst example since they go so irregularly. What makes calculating the economy of decisions like this more perplexing is that when we replace a bearing, the other one never seems to go. Would you gamble on that luck by installing an 11 year old (in your case) bearing from a breaker? Kira

Jun 9th, 2014, 21:48	#2
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Hello and welcome , yes, the bearing-hub assembly is a one part piece. I think the hub is fixed with four bolts. I would also check the handbrake shoes that are inside the brake drum (not the same as the pad shoes that are visible). They tend to fail and make noise, and can cause damage inside the drum. That's more probable than the bearing, since the grinding noise.

Jun 10th, 2014, 09:04	#4
rob27 2003 S60 D5 128000 Miles Last Online: Apr 16th, 2016 10:36 Join Date: May 2014 Location: wirral	Can anyone confirm this is the correct bearing? I've read some aftermarket one can cause ABS faults? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...442560&alt=web Thanks

Jun 10th, 2014, 21:49	#5
rob27 2003 S60 D5 128000 Miles Last Online: Apr 16th, 2016 10:36 Join Date: May 2014 Location: wirral	Anyone? Noticed the same wheel that was rumbling has more inner edge tyre wear than all the other wheels. Could this be caused by a bad bearing?

Jun 11th, 2014, 09:49	#6
RAN60 Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 07:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wales	I think this should be the part, bit cheaper too! http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/search/628660331/p/home

Jun 11th, 2014, 23:53	#8
Bernard333 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2021 11:41 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ramelton	Replacing the front or rear bearing is an easy diy job on an S60, I have not had a problem with non original bearings causing an ABS issue although I do recall reading a thread by a member that did have a problem. ECP and carparts4less seem to always have the SNR bearing in stock and never the slightly cheaper orbis. The originals are probably SKF, I fitted a cheap rear bearing to a 2003 V70 five years ago and its now done over 100000 miles lasting longer than the original. These days I dont fit new parts if I can get something from a breaker, S60 hub bearings are around £10.

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