Quieting noisy Volvo front drive shafts

This bulletin applies to 2016 and later Volvo XC90, 2017 S90, 2017 and later V90, 2018 and later S90, 2019 and later S60 and V60, and 2020 and later V60CC vehicles.
Aug. 26, 2025

This bulletin applies to 2016 and later Volvo XC90, 2017 S90, 2017 and later V90, 2018 and later S90, 2019 and later S60 and V60, and 2020 and later V60CC vehicles.

A noise may occur while driving, produced at the front drive shafts. The noise is most obvious during slow driving and turning. The noise is due to the rubber material, which has a certain friction that may create a noise in cold weather conditions. Clean the bellows with a dry cloth and apply spray wax (Wurth P/N 0892082500) onto the bellows. If possible, perform this operation again two weeks after the first application.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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