CV Joint replacement

[gdphillips]

will take pics on the strip down......nut size etc........

[snedboy]

hub nut is 36mm,bottom ball joint it 14mm bolt end 15mm nut end,drop link 16 or 17mm

[Andy Northface]

Originally Posted by snedboy

after i took bottom ball joint off,the drop link and loosened the hub bolt i chapped the shaft out of hub then pulled brake disc to side and pulled hard and fast on the whole shaft and it popped out no probs,but sometimes you need to wedge the shaft at gearbox end a bit before it pops out

thats exactly what my uncle done when he did mine, he just gave it a couple of smart tugs and it just came out ( oohherr missus! )

[greg850]

I did half the job last week - replacement of the outer CV boot. Took me 2.5 hours but I am a slow worker. I wouldn't be afraid of replacing a CV joint now, there are a few good write-ups such as

http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_...placement.html

Greg.

[ewanc0]

Good write up Greg, gives me a wee bit more confidence

[Luxobarge]

That is a good write-up - saved to my favourites that is!

I've got to do mine soon. A couple of questions:

1) On an auto, will you lose much/any gearbox oil when you remove the driveshaft?

2) Is it easy (or even possible) to replace the driveshaft oil seal while the shaft is out?

Cheers!

[Herestandsaman]

Hi Luxobarge, am just replacing my inner boot, did u loose transmission oil ? is it advisable to replace seal ?
simon

[Luxobarge]

Originally Posted by simon marsh

Hi Luxobarge, am just replacing my inner boot, did u loose transmission oil ? is it advisable to replace seal ?
simon

Don't know, I was asking the same thing. I haven't done the job yet.

[RJNEEDHAM]

Just a quick question. Why are you replacing the CV joint? I ask because if you are experiencing vibration it may be the three legged/tripod bearing on the drive shaft is shot or both. Based on my recent experience I would suggest removal of drive shaft and taking it to a drive shaft specialist. I recently experienced vibration/wobble from the front end. Researched everywhere on this forum and internet for diagnostic advice. I found none that I could actually relate to exactly but it led me to believe it maybe the driveshaft. Visited two driveshaft remanufacturers and a Volvo dealership and they all told me that the O/S drive shaft is a weakness. Upon inspection this bearing was about to collapse.....So I bought a recon. So unless you can be 100% certain that it is the CV joint I wold get it checked out. Hope this helps you and others. Good Luck.

[kennta]

Originally Posted by greg850

I did half the job last week - replacement of the outer CV boot. Took me 2.5 hours but I am a slow worker. I wouldn't be afraid of replacing a CV joint now, there are a few good write-ups such as

http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_...placement.html

Greg.

Sorry to bother you in an old thread but the subject is still relevant.

I wonder if you need to adjust the wheels after this manuever? Do I jeopardise toe in/toe out or camber/caster?

Sorry for my english

Thanks in advance