DIY: 1998 V70 Axle CV Rubber Boots Tips/Tricks

Post by **mecheng** » 15 Nov 2014, 09:36

erikv11 wrote:I've never seen that, LPT or HPT original axles or OEM replacements, but I have seen pics with it on late model, OEM XC axles.

It's probably an aftermarket axle? Out of curiosity, would be interesting to see a pic.

I was too greasy to take a pic but I will try to take one under the car. It is oem GKN axel it still has the sticker. I didn't see anything similar posted in this topic or even google images.

Post by **erikv11** » 15 Nov 2014, 13:29

The sticker should say Volvo on it, again I've never seen one (an axle sticker) that didn't. Hey maybe it is a GKN that somebody sourced and put in. But no doubt there are other variants I haven't seen. Regardless, at least you know it is GKN quality, that's the key.

If you google "axle volvo s70 T5" then on the fourth row of images you will see

This is actually a later model XC70 axle, also note the small axle nut. These are the ones I have seen like this, I was curious to see the actual axle from your car for the sake of comparison.

So did you just remove each CV one at a time and swap the boots that way?

Post by **northernlights** » 15 Nov 2014, 13:55

mecheng wrote:
erikv11 wrote:I've never seen that, LPT or HPT original axles or OEM replacements, but I have seen pics with it on late model, OEM XC axles.

It's probably an aftermarket axle? Out of curiosity, would be interesting to see a pic.
I was too greasy to take a pic but I will try to take one under the car. It is oem GKN axel it still has the sticker. I didn't see anything similar posted in this topic or even google images.

Does it look like this?

That came off a stock drivers side 1998 C70 axle that I scavenged. It had bits of the Volvo tag, plus a Lobro branded inner boot, so it doesn't get much more stock than that.

It comes off, you just need a good vice to hold the axle and a big crescent wrench to turn the allen wrench!

Post by **erikv11** » 15 Nov 2014, 16:02

Oh, that looks pretty different indeed. Pic speaks so much more clearly than a thousand words, thanks!

Post by **mecheng** » 15 Nov 2014, 16:40

northernlights wrote:
mecheng wrote:
erikv11 wrote:I've never seen that, LPT or HPT original axles or OEM replacements, but I have seen pics with it on late model, OEM XC axles.

It's probably an aftermarket axle? Out of curiosity, would be interesting to see a pic.
I was too greasy to take a pic but I will try to take one under the car. It is oem GKN axel it still has the sticker. I didn't see anything similar posted in this topic or even google images.
Does it look like this?

That came off a stock drivers side 1998 C70 axle that I scavenged. It had bits of the Volvo tag, plus a Lobro branded inner boot, so it doesn't get much more stock than that.

It comes off, you just need a good vice to hold the axle and a big crescent wrench to turn the allen wrench!

That's it! I had a lisle torx male socket and it twisted the socket!!! Maybe it had loctite on it. After the socket was twisted I gave up trying to get it off.

Post by **mecheng** » 16 Nov 2014, 09:36

Should I use an easy out spiral flute to remove the bolts? They are pretty much stuck solid

Post by **erikv11** » 16 Nov 2014, 10:06

Why does it really need to come off?

I would first try a quality tool that doesn't bend and as with any stuck fastener, lots of good penetrant. And try heat, maybe you already have. Note also, Loctite melts. Try an impact. I wouldn't go at it with a bolt extractor unless the head gets trashed (and try to avoid that at all costs!), your grip is actually less there and they don't usually work unless/until you drill out the middle of the fastener. The extractor is a last resort.

Post by **mecheng** » 22 Nov 2014, 06:59

Erik11: because it's easier than removing the outer cv joint or so I thought. I will try my electric impact next time. I used a lisle bit it should be good quality.

My tip: I tried both methods and I much prefer to remove Lca from spindle because it is only bolt and no need to put back on blocks. No prying necessary, just hammer down on the control arm, use antisense on the ball joint and it will come out with a rubber mallet the next time, no need to pry and no damage to ball joint.

Post by **dosbricks** » 24 Nov 2014, 14:41

I'm deep into my first CV boot replacement, so I'll post this method for dealing with that pesky clip in the outer CV joint since it's what worked for me:

Even with my DW holding a Craftsman screwdriver to spread the clip (as pictured in the DIY) while I pounded on the flats on either side of the CV clip opening--after many blows, it didn't budge. This was with a 3lb hammer and a drift as recommended.

I switched to a pair of external snap ring pliers for which I had modified a set of inserts by notching them to make a handy tool for spreading transmission line-to-radiator clip thingies. With my lovely assistant squeezing the CV clip wide open, with a healthy whack, the clip jumped it's groove and each additional blow brought more joy as my helper moved to the other side to catch the outer CV as it came off the axle. Whew, this stuff is definitely harder the first time you do it.

So here is the tool that worked for me:

At this rate, I might be able to gift myself by having this car back together by Christmas.

As an afterthought, I think perhaps it's not the exact width that the clip is spread, but the approximate centering of the clip around the axle that lets it finally release--maybe.

Post by **sleddriver** » 14 Feb 2015, 22:50

I'm deep into working on the passenger outer joint removal....and completely stuck....for the past 6hrs now! It's just FUBAR. My indy replaced both front axles, so I'm sure I'm not dealing with an OEM. Further, I'm wondering if this WorldPac-source aftermarket is even made to have the joints removed. I started with the passenger side as I needed to replace both the upper spring seat & bearing. Joy there. The pass. axle came out easy enough, but the past 6hrs has been quite frustrating indeed.

I even tried an air hammer I forgot I had! I've now mushroomed the end of its chisel! The axle is currently sitting vertically in my small metal vise so I can better see what's going on. It's quite difficult to get a punch onto each metal star like this. I tried a 16" 3/8" extension bar to go through the vise to hit the side opposite the clip. I think I keep managing to get the c-clip in there crooked or jammed, so that it's free on one side, but not the other. Originally I had the axle in the vise horizontally with a c-clamp attached to my workbench to hold the long axle in place. With no joy there, I tried vertical.

I'm going to have to leave the garage open as the back end is inside. Any ideas? Suggestions? I've never been stuck like this before. Very frustrating. Something's just not right here.....