Front drive shaft/axle the same on S60 turbo vs n/a?

[moonweasel]

I have a 2002 N/A S60 with a leaking passenger-side CV boot — will the axle off a Turbo model fit, or are they different?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/01-09-VOLVO-S6 ... yj&vxp=mtr

[firstv70volvo]

I would hate to give you bad advice but I'll share what I'm going through right now and I'll say yes, the turbo axle will fit a non-turbo model, the difference is the inner and outer joints, the turbo ones are larger in diameter and a somewhat different design for the inner joint but the length and splined ends are the same, although I'm not saying this with 100% certainty. This is based on my car (V70 T5 turbo) and what looks like a non-turbo axle on the passenger side. The axle was previously replaced and with what looks like a non-turbo axle.
I'm in the process of replacing CV boots and I completed the drivers side no problem but the passenger side boot kit is not fitting correctly and from what I can tell the passenger side axle was previously replaced with the non-turbo version axle. It fits okay and has been working fine but the outer and inner joints are definitely different based on the new boots not fitting correctly, the turbo CV boot kit are larger in diameter for both joints, the inner joint housing is also a different shape. From researching it looks like I'll need to get a non-turbo boot kit.

I'll also say this based on my experience; if you have an original Volvo axle and it's not vibrating or making noise, replace the boots if needed and keep it if at all possible. The quality of Volvo axles is very good compared to all the aftermarket axles (except GKN, OEM). Also based on my experience the inner CV boot can be in good shape and still leak because the grease for inner CV joints tends to be thinner for the needle bearings and the oil separates in the grease and leaks. I've repacked the inner joint with Redline CV2 grease and stopped the leak but also have always replaced the boot. It's always a messy job replacing the CV boots but saving a good Volvo axle makes it worth while.

[chrism]

You can go online to one of the dealers parts lists and compare part numbers between the two models.

Example:

https://usparts.volvocars.com/?&partner ... l_State_TX

Or

https://www.tascaparts.com/

[oragex]

I believe it's different. Never trust an ebay listing for compatibility.