CV joint boot, outer. doable on the drive? - Page 4

ThomasG · Jun 26th, 2018, 17:43

What I think I'll do is..

I'll buy stuff for steering and make the swap myself, when in Poland. Then just finding a place to do the traction and that's it.

Dim can wait. Spokoluzik told me to give him a buzz when I'm ready and hell do it same day. That means driving across London, not my favourite task, I must say..

MarvinMitt · Jun 26th, 2018, 23:29

I recommend Lemförders for inner tie rods, however there are two types - for early SMI racks and later ZF racks. Also, I would get the outer tie rods also changed for proper ones (Lemf, TRW) if they've been there for a while and forget that tie rods even exist on that car.

ThomasG · Jun 27th, 2018, 08:18

How does one find out which rack is it?

V70, MY03, 2.4na petrol auto.

MarvinMitt · Jun 27th, 2018, 09:53

The transition from SMI to ZF happened in 2003-2004 so your car is probably SMI but do make it sure by checking

The SMI inner tie rod boot has SMI logo embossed on it.
Here's a picture, the top one is SMI and lower is ZF rack. Notice the difference in piping connections, however very difficult to see in situ.
You can also give us or PM me your VIN code so I could check from VIDA.

MarvinMitt · Jun 27th, 2018, 10:08

These are right-hand-drive racks.
You can also check from FCP Euro, they also suggest for MY03 is OE number 274179 inner tie rod that is for SMI rack.

baggyTrousers · Sep 5th, 2023, 20:21

Hi mate.

my outer side driveshaft axle needs replaced, completely. (im a volvo noob and ignoramus with cars, forgive me for any technical slander here)

'Mine needed a full refurb to get the cv off the driveshaft.
CV, driveshaft refurb and all labour = £386
I didn't think that was bad as Volvo wanted ~£600 for the driveshaft alone
__________________

Defected to BMW. 335d xdrive. '

Did you pay for the job at a volvo dealership, or go local, then resell? did you sell without repairs? or scrap?

Jun 26th, 2018, 17:43	#31
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	What I think I'll do is.. I'll buy stuff for steering and make the swap myself, when in Poland. Then just finding a place to do the traction and that's it. Dim can wait. Spokoluzik told me to give him a buzz when I'm ready and hell do it same day. That means driving across London, not my favourite task, I must say.. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Jun 26th, 2018, 23:29	#32
MarvinMitt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2021 21:18 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tartu	I recommend Lemförders for inner tie rods, however there are two types - for early SMI racks and later ZF racks. Also, I would get the outer tie rods also changed for proper ones (Lemf, TRW) if they've been there for a while and forget that tie rods even exist on that car. __________________ 2002 V70 D5

Jun 27th, 2018, 08:18	#33
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	How does one find out which rack is it? V70, MY03, 2.4na petrol auto. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Jun 27th, 2018, 09:53	#34
MarvinMitt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2021 21:18 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tartu	The transition from SMI to ZF happened in 2003-2004 so your car is probably SMI but do make it sure by checking The SMI inner tie rod boot has SMI logo embossed on it. Here's a picture, the top one is SMI and lower is ZF rack. Notice the difference in piping connections, however very difficult to see in situ. You can also give us or PM me your VIN code so I could check from VIDA. __________________ 2002 V70 D5

Jun 27th, 2018, 10:08	#35
MarvinMitt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2021 21:18 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tartu	These are right-hand-drive racks. You can also check from FCP Euro, they also suggest for MY03 is OE number 274179 inner tie rod that is for SMI rack. __________________ 2002 V70 D5

Sep 5th, 2023, 20:21	#36
baggyTrousers New Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2023 11:32 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Glasgow	Hi mate. my outer side driveshaft axle needs replaced, completely. (im a volvo noob and ignoramus with cars, forgive me for any technical slander here) 'Mine needed a full refurb to get the cv off the driveshaft. CV, driveshaft refurb and all labour = £386 I didn't think that was bad as Volvo wanted ~£600 for the driveshaft alone __________________ Defected to BMW. 335d xdrive. ' Did you pay for the job at a volvo dealership, or go local, then resell? did you sell without repairs? or scrap?

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