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Outer CV Joint Boot S60 2004

posted by  Kochisa on  Thu Oct 22 10:06 CST 2015
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Ok, took my car to a DEALER for service, told both my outer CV boots were torn.

136,000 miles......

pass side no problem replacing, driver side mechanic
could not get half axel out of tranny.

After some struggle they asked me if they should keep at it, but they may ruin tranny housing.

I said no, button it up and they sprayed some grease in and sent me on my way.

Bringing it back in 8,000 miles later to have some other work done and have them inspect the joint?

Any thoughts or remedies I can discuss with them?

If i get the same answer I may take it to another shop?

Not quite sure how bad it is, I will see if they can let me take a look under there this time.

I do not think the joint is bad, no cliclking some times I do get a slight vibration when cold?








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    Outer CV Joint Boot S60 2004

    posted by  Milanomike on  Sat Oct 24 12:10 CST 2015
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    Suggest you find a new dealer/mechanic. it is well know that the DS shaft has a circlip and you need to pry it out. I used a 90 degree nail puller and 1 whack with a 2 lb hammer popped it right out. Dealer should know this. Mike








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    Outer CV Joint Boot S60 2004

    posted by  KlausC on  Thu Oct 22 18:13 CST 2015
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    CV joints are TOUGH. When a boot tears, the grease will work its way through the hole and coat everything in sight with black grease. The 'clicking' will not happen until the CV is bone dry and the metal to metal friction begins to wear on the joints - usually around 10K miles after the grease starts to leave.

    You can drive for a long time yet.

    The dealer (?) couldn't get the driver's side off???? There is a circlip on the end of the axle holding it into the tranny case. It takes a little force to get off and any good Volvo tech should know that. Heck, even us shade tree guys know that. With air tools, replacing the axle is a 1 hour job.

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