2000 S70 CV Joint Forgot To Mark Locations

coffeysm · Post by **coffeysm** » 27 Feb 2015, 00:01

In my haste I forgot to measure the distance between the CV joint and shaft; I also forgot to mark the location of each ball bearing. Should I be concerned about this or not worry if everything is snug?

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 27 Feb 2015, 07:31

It should be fine.

...Lee

Post by **dosbricks** » 27 Feb 2015, 09:50

+1
If they were not run with a split boot for an very long time and contaminated to the point of being badly worn and clicking (in which case CV needs rebuild anyway) then it's no problem. I think we just mark the orientation because we are cautious DIYers.

Post by **abscate** » 27 Feb 2015, 10:56

I even mixed up balls and races on my VW Transporter, and despite the shrill warnings I got of impending warp core meltdown, the car ran another 100k miles fine.

Post by **xHeart** » 27 Feb 2015, 14:13

Don't be shy when packing grease.
For encouragement https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=62033