2008+ Volvo XC70 Front wheel bearings DIY replacement Gen2 82mm using eBay tool.

[@torbjornviklund5640]

Thank you for charing this yuotube clip.👊

[@splatmanhooha4264]

Thanks for this, I'm looking at doing this on my 2007 Freelander 2 (LR2) so should be fun!

[@andrewjasper674]

How did you separate the lower control arm ball joint from the steering knuckle? I have loosened it but I cannot fully extract it. I am using a ball joint fork to pry the lower control arm down but it only goes so far and stops. Hope you can help.

[@kcgt]

Read my previous replies about this same question. Pry bar, hammer, ratchet straps, heat.

[@finalmatrix]

Do you need to do wheel alignment after changing wheel bearing using this tool?

[@stuart7620]

No

[@Light-fp9dh]

Do you have to left both front wheels? Did you remove the ball joint? It doesn't look like it was removed.

[@xavierfernandez2657]

KC, Im in a bit of a mess.. Im stuck on removing the knuckle because I don't have the removal tool. How exactly did you detach the ball joint? I got it off, but it WONT completely come off. Im so frustrated. Help?

[@kcgt]

You can try wrapping a ratchet strap around the end of the control arm to help pry it down and hold it. Then use a long crow bar or pipe to get leverage for pushing the control arm down and out of knuckle. It usually gets stuck coming completely out and how I get it out is with a 3lbs hammer and a short metal pipe. I place the pipe on the end and top of the arm and hammer it many times until it comes out. It's a real pita. Since you're taking the knuckle out it might be easier to just remove the control arm, will make it easier to get the ball joint separated

[@davidgould6558]

Thank you for your video and information. I purchased the same Gen2 tool. How did you separate the lower ball joint and hub spindle?

[@kcgt]

The lower ball joint is not easy to get separated. VIDA calls for a specialized pry bar tool that costs a lot of money. I opted for a long crow bar wedged between the control arm and crossmember. Also a metal pipe pressed against the control arm pounded on by a 3 lbs hammer helps it loosen the ball joint and arm.

[@davidgould6558]

Thanks again. It came apart with the right leverage. The tool worked flawlessly, I coated the bearings and threads to prevent wear. I can't find torque specifications. Would this be a VIDA manual? www.ebay.ca/itm/For-Volvo-2001-2014-XC70-V70-Service-Repair-Workshop-Manual-Factory/252308579062?fits=Year%3A2012%7CModel%3AXC70%7CMake%3AVolvo&hash=item3abec362f6:g:VgEAAOSwhIZbKtIy&vxp=mtr

[@freedhwy]

You display in the video that this is a 2010 Volvo XC70, but YOU SAY it's a 2010 XC90. I looked up the front wheel bearing part for the 2010 XC90. That assembly is a bolt on type wheel bearing and hub, not a press in type. The bearing assembly for the XC70 IS a press in type.

[@kcgt]

Yes that was an error when I was recording. That is why I put in text over the video XC70. I also own a XC90 so I got mixed up when I spoke.

[@georgiojansen7758]

half video