Pop noise after changing driveshaft.

EvanOD

Hi all,

Replaced the drivers side driveshaft on my 2008 Volvo S40 after my old one had a ripped CV boot, the actual process was short and sweet.

But now when I turn left while accelerating from a stop (wont happen at all when stationary), i hear a single faint pop noise, just the one, then it stops until i make another left turn.

I googled this and seen a few things about it being a bad CV joint due to insufficient grease in the CV boots but when I got my driveshaft in the post the CV boots were already sealed, so I assumed they came pre-greased.

Anyone have any idea what this could be? Thanks in advance.

greasepalm

Replacement shafts are factory greased as they are sealed units.

assume everything is tight as you rechecked it again.

frank730

I had exact same problem after driveshaft change, turned out it was a panel too close to the wheel side, it was fixed by bending it to the other side.

greasepalm

Backing plate would be a scratching sound on rotation of wheel , long screwdriver pushed against it stopped it.