How to replace the front CV axle, drivers side Volvo 850, S70, V70 - VOTD
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- CV Axle Replacement: 45 to 90 minutes.
Axle bolt torque value is 89 FT/LBS plus 60 degrees.
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This video will show you how I replaced the CV Axle on my Volvo 850. This should work on many other cars including the S70 and V70.
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Robert, as far as I'm concerned you are the best thing on RUclips! Thanks again for helping me keep my old 850 alive and well.
Cre8tvMG Thanks for the kind words and for watching. Keep that 850 alive. How many miles?
When I got my black wagon it had a bad tranny. Would try to go forward when in reverse.
easily..... I started watching him back in college over 8 years ago. He is a Godsend to this world. He has also single handedly defeated the Volvo myth, that "you can't work on these at home". Thanks to these videos, my Volvo did not end up in a scrap yard.. and is still running great at 270k!
Now off to do my inner outer tie rod ends, wheel bearings left and right cv axle, and IPD sway bars... hope there is still enough sun to this day.
Replaced both axles today. Everything actually went smooth with no real problems. Maybe except for the 2 spilled beers. Thanks for the video.
Glad to read. Thanks for watching.
Robert is now the go to guy for jobs on my 1998 Volvo S70 and 2001 C70 convertible. Excellent videos.
thanks for watching.
Thank you so much Robert! I got to a garage and they told me it would cost 1500$+tx for my two axles. I just figured out i'd order the pieces myself and change them. It costed me 270$ instead.
No problem !
Awesome! You are welcome.
Robert I just wanted to say THANK YOU for taking the time to film and share this video, I am really grateful for such a straightforward video that made my experience with changing my cv halfshafts on my volvo much easier than expected. The only problem I ran into was getting the driver side shaft out of the differential so I went to home depot and bought a similar pry bar that you suggested and after some serious effort found success. Thanks again Robert, I really appreciate it
Glad it helped. Some people also hammer a pry bar or fork at the joint and get it to pop out.
Hope other repairs are successful as well. Have you checked the heater core for leaks?
Coolant leak from heater core connection seal, Volvo - Auto Information Series
Robert DIY Thats funny you mentioned that, I've had radiator fluid on my floorboards for about 3 months, thats my project for next weekend. I will be very happy if you have a video for that too!!!
Robert: Absolutely superb, comprehensive video. Thank you. I followed your procedure to replace the cv axle on my '97 850 T-5. A few notes - I have the one-piece control arm so I separated it from the A-frame and dropped it. Removing the ball-joint side is almost impossible. And, yes, I did load the control arm as you described before torqueing it back in. Volvo had a problem with the early 850's (1993 and maybe 1994) and they recommended applying "metal adhesive" to the splines that engage in the hub. I did some research and found that this is not really necessary for the later models; however, I did apply anti-seize to the splines. I found that I had to put the trans into neutral and rotate the axle back and forth a bit before it popped out from the transmission. I think that wiggling it helps to get that circlip into a better position so that it releases more easily. Also, having the trans in neutral and rotating back and forth helped with re-inserting the new axle. Thanks, again. Great job.
Thanks for sharing.
I'm back again.Bought a 96 850 for $400, needless to say it needs a lot of work. You have saved me a LOT of time on this one, not having to take the brakes or struts loose. Keep up the good videos!
Been following your advice for years, and once again, you're a Godsend! Thanks for keeping my V70 on the road Robert!
You are welcome.
Did both sides today. Another 850 is roadworthy because of you.
Woot woot!
Thank You Robert you helped me a lot replacing the CV axle on my 2004 V70.
+Tony Kinsey nice. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Robert, replaced the drivers side bearing (Timken) and CV Axle on my 96 850. Took about 3 hours. Pried the old CV Axle off with a long 24 inch Estwing Carpenters nail puller purchased at HD. Love your videos, God Bless You.
Glad to hear, that may be the best time yet. Thanks for watching.
This looks incredibly simple! Going to be attempting this soon!!
The hardest part is getting the left axle to pop out of the transmission.
Thanks to you I finished the job in about 30 minutes flat! Your video is a great resource, keep up the great work!
Ive been watching you since i acquired an 97 850 t5 from a neighbor for 400 dollars. I had to replace the hood and fenders and radiator support cause it was hit on the front passenger side. But didnt deploy the airbags. But i enjoy your delivery. You sure are informative. Thanks . i love the volvo. Very nice car.
Thank you for watching
this was the first job I ever did on a Volvo by myself. RS makes it look easy. Had to get my front end aligned on my '95 850 after this job.
You are spot on fella. The scissor jack use made me worried, but when you mention loading the control are bushings you one me over. Excellent video
BigniceJohn Nice, thanks for watching.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Not completely accurate for the 98 S70, but good information nonetheless. Some notes for the S70:
1. Plan on taking both control arm bolts out and disconnecting the tie rod end. The control arm attach at hub is not easy or convenient.
2. The axle nut original is probably a 36mm, but most replacement axles come with a 32mm.
3. A pretty sharp bump is required to pop that axle out. I had the same pry bar Robert shows, and needed to hit the long end with a rubber mallet to pop it out.
4. Even after c-clamp releases, the axle may not slide easily out due to gunk and who knows what. You may need to keep prying until it comes all the way out.
5. Hefting the hub assembly up to reconnect the control arm is about 100 times easier with two people, one to hold the hub steady and the other to life the control arms and get a bolt through. One person can do it, but it's a snap with two.
Thanks for watching.
Rob have a 96 850, gave up a 06 s40 for it, love the 850, must say love ur video's watch them like I am watching tv, ur a great help to many of us, thanjs
You are welcome.
Robert, Thanks again for some great guidance; your axle demonstration gave me the confidence to attempt the axle myself and it went great.
Awesome! Thanks for watching.
Swapping the axles on my 98 was a colossal undertaking. Passenger side spline was seized up in the hub. We had to use this old Alpha Romeo hub press tool to push it out and that was even with a big breaker bar on THAT. It looked like someone put thread locker or something in there.
I ended up scraping it all out of the hub splines with a big dental pick like tool and then used anti seize on the new axle splines. That side took about 3 hours. We tried an impact hammer and a sledge hammer before trying the hub press tool. We only resorted to that last because we had to use a drill press to make a new set of holes to match the Volvo lug pattern.
The driver's side though popped out with a few hard whacks with a small sledge hammer and a railroad spike resting in that center digit.
FastRedPonyCar Ouch! You must be up north.
Robert DIY Alabama actually. Car lived it's entire life before I bought it down in FL...
Hmmm, in a coastal environment? Well, if they put some tread lock instead of antisieze on the splines it wouldn't matter. Some people's kids.
I enjoy your videos, they help me to fix my Volvo.
Ava Shalom Good deal. Thanks for watching.
just used this for reference on a friend's car in Idaho. thanks Robert!
+David Bello nice.
Before replacing an axle you should look at the area to see if the control arm is in good shape. The control arm, sway bar end links and brake lines are all in the area and would be easy to access while the tire is off. The seal may leak about 1 of 8 times so a new seal would be a great idea.
Robert, Great videos you post on the Volvo 850!
I've had my white 850 estate for a few years now and it keeps running at low cost thanks to your clear video instructions.
Floris Good deal. Thank you for watching.
Took me all weekend! Tough spots were getting the ball joint out and the axle. Also had to take the arm off at the frame.
Volvo saver 🙏🏼
Thanks for watching.
Robert you are awesome. Thanks so much for this. I've watched dozens of your videos and saved tons of money on my 2000 C70!
Good deal. Thanks for watching.
You don't have to pull the ball joint. Just turn steering wheel far left to release with brake assembly in tact.
Thanks for sharing
I did this job recently on my S70 -97 and I had some problems removing the cv axle out of the gear box. The carpenters crowbar didn't work for me as mine was too thick to fit into that small gap between the back of the inner cv joint and the gearbox. I succeded by softly hammering a wedge (a wood chisel) into the gap from below under the car.. This way the cv axle came loose easily.
That is the best method. Thank you for watching and sharing.
Smart guy. Well spoken, well edited video.
+Shawn L thanks for watching.
This helped me out big time with my S70. Thank you, Robert!!!!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Yes that does happen sometimes. The seals can be hard to get out but just work it out. Sorry for the trouble, the next time it will be easy.
Check the transmission fluid level.
so glad i have soon have access to a 4 poster ramp and 2 poster, air lines as well! Im hoping both control arms in an hour or less.
Thanks for watching.
Very helpful! Next project is brakes and BOTH CV axles on a V70. Thanks for the clear explanation.
You are welcome.
Tnx for making easy understandable videos . I'll go right out and fix my driverside front axel now. Keep up the good works and thanks again. Cheers 😃😎
You are welcome.
In case anyone else has issues getting the axle out of trans like i did...make sure your park brake is on and block the wheels then put the trans shifter into neutral and pry then turn the axle, then pry again. until it pops loose. The snap ring on these models has a squared shoulder that does not like to pop out of the keeper groove in the transmission and the progressive torque will help it 'walk' out..
What tool were you using to try to pry it out?
i have the same carpenters bar you have.
So you got it out? How long did it take? I have had to hit the bar a couple of times. One time I had to hit it with a small sledge hammer.
I hit it....alot....with a BIG hammer...and it would not come out until i worked it loose by prying and then turning the axle a little bit, then repeating this till it simply and easily pops loose.
Wow, must have been a certain point where it would release. How long did it take?
Another great diy 850 video. Thanks Robert.
This is truly an excellent video! I really appreciate your efforts!
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the videos. I have seen a few now and they are very helpful. Thanks.
i just did mine, much easier to take the 2 bolts off the strut , move the hub to the side and pop the shaft out
ok.
Damn those R wheels look brand spanking new and sexy! I have a full set in my garage that I was going to sell but I might get them refinished.
rct5r LOL, they don't look like that now. Curb rash!
Robert DIY yeah I know what you mean I have a new set pig machines pegasus wheels in my wagon and since my wife drove the car for a week I noticed some minor curb rash on them lol no matter how hard I tried to keep them fresh the curb rash sneaked in lol
hey young man, I got help from two of your good volvo videos., thanx a lot
Thanks for all your hard work
It's a '95. I also have a '96 that I took the wheels off of for this trip I'm on. Will install my Titans when I get back home and purchase new tires for it.
Thanks for sharing. I'm starting to replace my wife’s in a few minutes.
+Cliff Warren Good deal.
Thank you sir very informative video
You are welcome
Love all your videos. Right to the point with no extra steps. I did want to add that my 1999 V70 had a bolt instead of a nut for the axle. I believe the torque for the 13mm axle bolt is 33ft lbs and 45°. Feel free to correct me if it's wrong.
Thanks for sharing
great video
if you have a 6-spoke rim, each spoke is 60 degrees per spoke.. 5 spoke is 72 degrees per spoke.. nice way to gauge the 60 degrees ;-)
Thanks for sharing.
"Time to take it for a test drive... if it comes out your car will simply stop driving" haha.
Pretty much!
Thanks Robert for all the videos you've made it helps me and my dad out tremendously keep doing what your doing brother 👍
Gonna do this tomorrow on the v70
cool
HI Robert, in the Haynes Manual, it say's to use metal adhesive on the splines. I didn't see you put anything on the splines on the trans or hub side. I read on forums that many people struggle trying to get the axle out of the trans, so putting adhesive would seem to make it more difficult to remove in the future. Have you done any CV videos for the passenger side? I appreciate all your help over the years. I have a 96 Volvo 850T5 from NJ. You worked on my car a couple of years ago. Need to change passenger side CV axle.
Nope
Sorry to hear that. As mentioned in the video it is best to pull the control arm frame bolts if you don't have the ball joint that comes off like mine. Did you have that carpenters crow/pry bar?
Nice video and explanation. I totally respect the skills. Thank's !?
Thanks for watching.
You are welcome.
If you don’t have an angle torque gauge you can use your iPhone compass app and turn it 60 degrees.
Gulp!
LOL, What are you referring to? Had to get that axle replaced so I could hit the road.
fantastic video
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Moto GirlZero Thank you for watching.
I replaced the driver's side cv / axle. It all went great, but when I started the car I got two dash lights - ABS and TRACS. I thought I'd forgotten the abs sensor connector... cleaned it, reseated it... no good. Removed sensor. Cleaned it. Removed other front wheel. compared resistance and voltage on both. All consistent. Groan. Put the car back on the road. within 200 yards of driving, the lights went out.So the moral of the story is - don't fret the ABS light unless it sticks.
+David Shea Yes sir. You have to drive a little to get the system to test and reset.
The cv axle on my volvo was especially hard and the c clip was holding it way to hard tried using what you suggested and as it may work for others people you may want to rent or buy a cv axle puller with a slide hammer came out in less than 10 mins after all the time trying diffrent methods.
thanks for sharing.
One other thing the spindle for the odometer replaced that type twice, Ebay has an upgraded one, lot better, u showed me how to replace it
cool
How did it go for you?
Also on the Advance Auto loaner tool program I got the 32 mm big axle nut. saved me from buying an expensive limited use socket. it is a part of 4 pack different sizes. I'm pretty sure AutoZone has tool loan, not sure about O'Reilly. At Advance you pay for tool, have 90 days to use it, return and get money back.
+s. fitz most do.
Thank you so much this video helped a lot me and my husband couldn’t get the axle out and thanks to your video we figured it out and it popped out thanks so much and keep on making the videos for the Volvo
Thanks for watching
Did you replace the wrong one? Maybe both were bad? Were the boots good on the one you replaced?
Thank Robert!!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
This is a very good video, thank you for taking the time! I don't actually have a Volvo (or even car, period right now) but I was looking on Craigslist and saw one at a good price with some bad CV joints. This was very enlightening and I was very surprised that there was even a video on it! I'm just starting out on wrenching, and I'm going to be working on my parent's cars (an Izuzu Rodeo and Suzuki Forenza) when they need it. I've loved cars since I was a kid but I only recently came to like mechanic work. What would you recommend I buy to get started? Jacks, wrenches, gloves, that kind of thing? I look forward to your reply and I'm gonna go ahead and subscribe, because the video is just too good :)
+Video James if you want to cut your teeth on a lot of wrenching, one of these Volvo's. You can watch the pre-purchase video and go from there.
+Robert DIY ruclips.net/video/gt9w-ZSxs9I/видео.html
OI need some better tips id prefer the help though this is the most challenging cv axel ive Ever worked on
I changed my driver side axe without any problem thanks to your video, it was definitly dead on the gearbox side instead of the wheel end and when testing it I still get the loud metalic clacking sound that gets faster with speed, climbing and going downhill specially, not only turning but also on strait driving. I though the ABS sensor was touching the axe thooths but checked on that and there is enough gap beetwen them. The wheel bearing seems to be ok and there is not noise on it.
Any idea what should I look for?
Thanks from Chile.
Almost all FWD axle systems are the same. I'm sure they don't share the same part but how to replace them should be close.
I wish my mechanic believed this... My 5spd 850 manual wagon needs a drivers axel... And i got a t5 drivers axel to replace. And even thou internet says yes he says no amd charged me twice to put car uo with no work. But no. Car is in his yard woth. No axel in it....i feel like he thi ks my car is garbage. Im waiting for him to say it
Thank you for this video, my left cv axel went out yesterday, would you recommend replacing both sides together, or just the side that is out.? Blessings to you and your family
Just the bad one.
When I replace the axle, is there anything else I should replace while I'm in there? Seals, etc?
I had CV boot done at a local shop. It was about 7-8 months ago. 2 or 3 months ago, the car started pulling right under acceleration. I saw that the bushings have cracks in them. I think the shop didn't load control arm before torquing it.
Probably right.
@@RobertDIY I'm having trouble torquing CV axle nut to 88 ft lbs, 60 degrees. I'm torquing with a 4 foot cheater. Using 2 hands with firm grip is not enough to get past ~40 degrees. I could put all my weight on it, but I'm afraid of stripping or over-torquing the nut. Any ideas?
Double check the 88 ft lbs.
@@RobertDIY I tried barely snugging the nut, and still not getting 60 degrees. Maybe the nut is bad? It took me 30 minutes of back and forth before I got it off all the way.
Hi Robert - Thank you for this video great teacher. I'm at the step of removing axle from transmission (driver side that has clip where you use prybar). As a tip, the free axle loaner tool kit that I got from Advanved Auto has a piece with a heavy metal square with hole on one side of square that you bolt on to axle with axle nut. on other side of square there is a nut welded on that you screw a monster thing called a "slide hammer" to. When all connected you ram slide hammer to its business end resulting in a pretty good whack in theory. I'm thinking these slide hammers are like "reverse hammers". just wanted to share. i'll report back if successful. I"m planning on small whacks to begin with.
+s. fitz good deal.
Robert - Slam hammer wasn't fully correct solution. In process of slam hammering it, i ended up busting inner joint apart so thing came completely out with spindle stuck in transmission... however, with axle completely out of way i had clearance to put crow bar on the thing (like a 36 incher) and popping it out was super easy. Now on to the install!
+s. fitz ouch!
+s. fitz sad to say I seen this message coming. 🤢
Have you ever removed the auto trans side cover on 850 or c70? Any idea what needs to be removed, lowered or jacked, if at all?
do you know how similar this is to a 2000 Volvo S80? I know the strut replacements are virtually identical to the 850 but wasn't sure if you know how similar the axles are.
2000 V70 XC AWD, when turning car makes a shuttering vibration sound from the right side. This has gotten worse after changing Trans fluid. To me it sounds like an axle half is bad or going bad as I can hear a pop from that side of car also.
Danogil ruclips.net/video/lQQn1qfc6z4/видео.html
It looks pretty simple, I need to replace my axle on both sides, and like you said the sound from my axle would happen occasionally but now its all the time. I might tackle this job on my own, I do have to replace my ball joint and control arm. Would you suggest replacing the axle's first? Money is just kinda tight
it's not a wheel hub?
control arms first.
Robert, I replaced the driver side no problem put the car down drove around all was good. Replaced passenger side and now have a loud whistling noise every time I turn left ???????
May be a bad axle.
Hello Robert. As always great work with this video. Question though... what happened If after the new passenger axle is installed that the car stumbles with a rumble into second or 3rd? Auto trans.
Axle should not cause that issue.
Thank you......
+Daniel McDaniels You are welcome.
I am talking about point 6:04 on the tape where you have just broken the CV joint loose from the transmission [or is it the differential]?
What did my video say?
You're did well in verbally describing the process of the task you were about to undertake yet you left out the visual parts where you actually show how it's done. Very frustrating.
Hi Robert. Recently went to replace my drivers side axle in a rhd car. All good until we took out the original axle to see it had a counterweight on it, whilst the non-oem replacement does not. Not sure what to do here. Unfortunately as I’m based in australia we have very limited access to oem parts without paying hundreds in shipping. Thoughts? Thanks
Send it! The counter weight is used to balance the shaft. The replacement should be fine.
Robert, thanks for the video! I'm doing this next week. Do you know if I'll need to get some manual transmission fluid (gear oil) for my M56 - will it leak out once we pull the driver side axle (vehicle will be on a lift)?
Probably won't leak out.
Where did you find a chart of the various required torques?
Hmmm, you can find torque values in lots of repair manuals.
Hi Robert can you post a video of changing diff oil on a 1997 volvo s90 sedan IRS and tell me what type of differential it has. The sticker says 1055 3.73 ratio. The book says it takes 80w90. Thanks
+Daniel McDaniels I'll put it on the list.
Unsure if you have a video regarding the passenger side, but is it normal on my 98 v70xc for atf to pour out when removing the passenger side axle? I know that wasn't the case when I replaced the ones on my s60.
If the transmission is over serviced it's very common. Usually if I jack up that side of the car and leave the other side on the ground I never have that issue.
I'm in trouble Robert ! :( my s70 volvo when I backed up the went to turn left then right the steering like locked? but not from the steering wheel ! I couldn't turn to the right ! so I backed it up left and jacked the car up and checked the steering wheel it didn't seem to be yhe problem because I co u ld turn the ignition on and also it was turned Way to the left as far as it can go but seemed even further ! so I jacked car up and I noticed the control arm was rubbing touching the tire ! like the wheel turned Way too far left and the cv joint outer joint was turned like it slipped out of socket causing the control arm to touch the tire ! I took the control arm off ! then wiggled the keys in the steering column and tried to turn the sheet eventually it freed up the steering so I put everything back together ! knowing that I still was skeptical not thinking I found gh er problem but drove it around the block being very carfull! seemed ok but I knew better ! the next day I went to back the car up then forward in t he same way and the steering or sheets locked again in place? and the outer cv joint looks like it'd turned way too far ! as 8f it's been pulled out of socket but when driving I f onto hear snytjkng! could ghost be bad cv joint or I'd it my rack and pinion?
John, your message is not clear. You can send me a picture or something else.
I did this, I guess I didnt take care of the seal and I am leaking transmission fluid. :/
After replacing both cv axles my transmission doesn’t seem to engage and I’m in a constant neutral
One of them is not in all the way. May not fit.
Hi Robert, is this the same procedure for passenger side?
+r martin No, the passenger side has a currier bearing that has 2 bolts holding it on to the back of the engine. Easy process and much easier to pull out.
I replaced the drivers side cv axle on my 99 v70 2.4 and now its leaking transmission fluid everywhere where do you think I might have gone wrong?
Damaged the input axle seal. Axle could also be defective.
I want to build a hotrod 850 with two 5 cylinders. One in front and one in the rear. What do you think?
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hi Robert, I have a 95 volvo 850 t5. I was in the act of replacing the front wheel bearing and got to the stage of removing the star bolts in the rear of the bearing housing and used the wrong socket to remove the bolts (12 point hex) and realized I needed some kind of reverse female torks bit and marred the bolts. am I screwed? or is there a way to get those off after the damage? thanks Don. (are you still in your western USA tour? I would be stoked if you were near me)
+dongofast I am still touring. If you get the proper tool, you may be able to tap them on and get the bolts out.
Hey rob i live in johnstown pa i followed your tips the axel never came out its stuck in there pretty good in turn though trying this just made a hole in my transmission
Did you say that you have a hole in your transmission?
Yeah i used the carpenters crow bar and it put a hole in my transmission when i hit the other end of the crow bar it pushed a hole right through the transmission
I sent you a private message. Please call me.
Thank you got it fixed brought it to a shop 350 dollars later its fixed turns out the guy I bought it from drove it on a axel so bad the bearings heated and sealed to the axel it self they had to weld a plate on it and use a slide hammer to pull it out
Good to read.
My CV axle doesn't click in and out like yours does, does that mean it's not in far enough?
You'll know if the car doesn't move.
Hi Robert, I want to replace both front CV axle assemblies to my XC90 2.5T 2007 AWD. My concern is that this car was sold here in El Salvador Central America (where I live). This mean that is not USA version and I don't want to buy the wrong parts. Any advice please?
I have no idea. 🤔
Hey Robert, Quick question. I have done all the steps but am having trouble removing the axel from the transmission. I’ve tried the same way you did but it hasn’t gotten loose. Do I keep working at it?
Get a super large screw driver and hammer it in the crack.
Robert DIY thanks for the response. I’ll try it today and see if I have any luck
what year is yours, is it turbo ?