What is this! Behind the wheel?

[chrism]

What about that speed sensor wire chafing against the sway bar link. What happens when you have weight-on-wheels, turn full left or right? Does it stop riding against the link then? You may want to explore re-routing that wire to the inboard side of the link. A 10mm hex head holds the sensor in place - easy to remove to re-route the wire if need be. Or add some plastic spiral wire wrap.

[VolvoBooster]

Thanks for the response! I definitely don't want to end up on the side of the road! I just want to do the best thing in my situation. The sensor may be in better view below.
So I went into a parking lot and did full lock turns on both left and right with NO noise. I am not actually getting any noise during turning. I did this twice. Considering I am currently a student, and advice I was given, I decided to order a Genuine Volvo Boot Kit and rebuild the axle I have.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/clone- ... 0-31256223

I am thinking the joint may still be reasonably functional, again, all considered and based on what I read with this car and that specific part. Many said they have rode up to months on it in much worse condition (with noise)- which I am not advocating. It simply bolsters the sense that I am hopefully not too-too much in the woods.

So the I asked a few mechanics, and I thought this would be a good idea for the moment, and would like to know what you all think- since you are the real experts, enthusiasts, with tried experience under your belts. I value you alls advice.

I packed the joint with grease, and carefully over-taped it with Gorilla tape since I still need to drive it, to prevent debris and dust from coming in. See images below:

[vtl]

What kind of grease is it?

[abscate]

If ypu keep junk out of that joint and stay off the dirt tracks that should get you through to summer. Then pull the shaft, joint, clean, pack and reboot!

[jbeebo]

Must admit that is a very creative way of buying a little time on the CV joint before you can schedule the rebuild.

Because you apparently used high pressure bearing grease (not specific CV joint grease), when you do get around to repacking the joint and installing a new boot, make sure to clean it up real well. Get all that old grease out and put virgin CV-specific grease in there.

Don't wait too long! The life of those internal components depends on a contaminant free interior. They use rubber boots there for a reason, it's a tough environment, i predict the tape won't last very long.

you'll probably pull the half-shaft to repack the joint, if you do it's good practice to replace the lip seal at the transmission. Best of luck!