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CV axle S70 1998

posted by  herbertcat on  Sat Jul 9 17:41 CST 2016
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soooo....I was flat on my back in the driveway, changing the oil, when I noticed dark grease all over the inside of the front passenger side wheel...guess that split CV boot split a little more since inspection at my local indy last week...they did point this out to me...axle is original to car, with 120k of service..was going to use Axles Unlimited, as recommended by so many Brickers,but....went to their website, seems they only deal with businesses, and don't sell direct to the consumer...my choices as I see them....have my local indy order from them, and install...or...get a new one at NAPA, and install myself...I like the fact AU offers a lifetime warranty( I intend to run this ride a looooong time), but this will set me back 3-4 hundred...I've never changed an axle out, had local indy replace the drivers side, seemed stuck in tranny...does passenger side just slide out?, or some sort of puller needed?...600 mile roadtrip in two weeks, so I gotta figure this one out quick...

As always, all responses/info are greatly appreciated!

Tom

Mom named her 'Helga', so that's what I call her...








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    CV axle S70 1998

    posted by  Chris Mullet on  Sat Jul 9 23:03 CST 2016
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    Axles Unlimited say on their web sight that they provide axles to dealers, repair shops, etc, but they also sell to private individuals. I've bought axles from them on two or three occasions and always communicated via phone. I want to say that I talked to a guy named Dave, but its been a while....







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      CV axle S70 1998

      posted by  herbertcat on  Sun Jul 10 07:09 CST 2016
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      I'll give them a call ....thanks Chris!







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        CV axle S70 1998

        posted by  herbertcat on  Mon Jul 11 17:15 CST 2016
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        went with expediency...got new from NAPA, but also ordered boot kits for both axles, as I got driver side replaced new not too long ago for same reason, torn boot...loath to give up Volvo OEM axles, so gonna give rebooting a try...not afraid of a little mess...thanks again to all for the great advice...

        Tom








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    CV axle S70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Sat Jul 9 19:00 CST 2016
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    The driver's side has a circlip to keep it in the tranny, and that can be a sticky wicket. The passenger side does not! Remove a 2 bolt clamp, and out it comes.

    If you don't think dirt got in there yet, you could buy just the inner and outer boots along with some grease, and just replace the boots??? Labor is a bit higher because of the extra work, but the boot kits will be less than $100.

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      CV axle S70 1998

      posted by  herbertcat on  Sat Jul 9 21:15 CST 2016
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      is it worth it to re-boot at 120k Klaus?...don't know the useful life of a CV axle...would boots come with grease? how hard to get boots off? never done it before, so I'm a bit hesitant...








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        CV axle S70 1998

        posted by  KlausC on  Sun Jul 10 09:31 CST 2016
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        There is a youtube out there describing the procedure. To get the outer boot off, the inner boot must also come off. Yes, grease does come with the boot 'package' as well as clamps.

        It is a messy procedure...

        The CV joints will last a very long time so long as they are not exposed to gritty dirt or water. I suspect most of the 'remanned' axles are just re-booted and cleaned up.

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