Outer axle boot - 2004 V70R

[pgaucoin]

At 105,000 service yesterday, dealer mechanic discovered "front pass axle starting to sling grease -- P/N 36000531"

 

Service writer said the boot was leaking, but it did not need immediate attention but would down the road.  He said Volvo does not have a kit

to replace the boot, only the whole axle for ~ $800.  He gave me the name of a local company named Eastern Axle that has repaired boots.

 

Have any of you experienced this issue, and what was your remedy?

 

Thank you in advance for guidance/recommendations.

 

- Paul - 2004 V70R

[hounddogger]

That's a lie. Volvo has the kit, they charge $50 for it IIRC. Here ya go:

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-cv-joint-boot-kit-outer-31256231

[pgaucoin]

Thank you, hounddogger.

 

I called the service writer and nicely told him about it.  He will get it ordered, but I will probably not need it for 20,000 miles, he said.  

They will keep and eye on it at each 7,500 mile service.  If I am lucky, I will be driving the new V90 by then.

 

Best,

 

Paul

[hounddogger]

I'd change the boots way before 20k... You might be looking at an $800 axle by then...

[pgaucoin]

Yep, I agree.  Will do it at next service in 7,500 miles if not with an independent mechanic before then.  Maybe it is time I left the dealership.

 

I would like to believe that he did not know about the part availability, as they sold only two Rs.  He has been my service writer for at least six years, and is for my wife's S60 that we got two years ago.

 

Thanks again for your help, hounddogger.

[hounddogger]

No problem. I know from experience with a broken CV clamp they will throw a lot of grease fast. I'd check the inside of the wheel every week at least to make sure it's not getting bad. You can change the boot with the axle in the car but it's not easy... Better to pull the axle. That's a PITA unto itself.