When you notice unusual noises on your Volvo Xc40 you have a tendency to worry. Specifically when you encounter a noise coming from the release bearing of your Volvo Xc40. It is instantly assimilated to an engine problem and can therefore be serious. As we know that you do not take these problems lightly, we have chosen to make this content to support you locate the triggers and free yourself from this matter as quickly as possible. To do this, we will first focus on the function and operation of the release bearing of your clutch, and in a second step we will look in detail at the different release bearing noises on Volvo Xc40 and their origins.
What is the role and operation of the release bearing on Volvo Xc40?
Task of the release bearing on Volvo Xc40
The release bearing of your Volvo Xc40 has a major function in the operation of your entire gearbox system. In fact, its mission is to liberate the gearbox from the rotation of the engine block via its action. This will allow you to shift gears. It is controlled by the clutch pedal and then by the release fork, which, when it is activated, will press on the clutch and release the gearbox from engine rotation for you allow you to shift gears on your Volvo Xc40.
Function of release bearing Volvo Xc40
Let’s now look at the technical side, the release bearing is composed of two units, a first fixed part that slides only when the stop is pulled, or pushed (determined by its type) and finally a rotating part that is composed of a bearing that will allow it to stay in contact with the mechanism and follow its rotation.
There are two distinct sort of release bearing Volvo Xc40 :
- Pulled release bearing
- Hydraulic release bearing
It is the most unconventional of the two sort of release bearing . This one, in contrast to the hydraulic form, is operated by a mechanical pulling system that will release the clutch disc. In this situation, the release bearing must be mechanically fixed to the mechanism.
The hydraulic release bearing, although more complex, is the form most used in contemporary vehicles. It is however more complex than the pulled release bearing. In fact, it will be composed of a hydraulic tube that will receive the pressure straight from the clutch pedal.
More conventional clutch stop
Release bearing noises Volvo Xc40 and their origins
I encounter a release bearing noise on Volvo Xc40 once I drive and it stops when I depress my clutch pedal
If you encounter a noise from your gearbox, release bearing or clutch itself when your engine is running, but it ends when you press your clutch pedal, this noise often sounds like a bell noise, it is highly possible that your release bearing is the reason. Make sure that this noise stops when you disengage, in which situation it is time to change the release bearing of your Volvo Xc40.
I encounter a release bearing noise when my pedal is up and I encounter jolts in my foot
If you encounter too much or too little resistance when you press your clutch pedal, and it is connected with jolts that you can encounter in your clutch pedal, then the stop/fork release/blades grouping is damaged. In fact, this noise often comes from the broken fork that no longer allows the system to operate normally.
I encounter a grinding noise coming from the release bearing of my Volvo Xc40 when I try to shift gears and they do not shift
This matter happens most often on models equipped with hydraulic release bearing. It is often associated with a clutch pedal that has little or no resistance. If you are in this situation and you feel a grinding or cracking noise coming from the release bearing of your Volvo Xc40, then you probably have a leak coming from your release bearing. It must therefore be changed fairly quickly or risk damaging your gearbox in addition to the clutch. If you have a noise coming from the gearbox of your Volvo Xc40 and it’s not from your release bearing, check this article to have more informations.
