i'm working on a 95 850 GLT 2.4 non turbo.
during the process of shocks replacement, the inner boot came off the joint on the passenger side. i can slide it back on with a new band BUT. there is a metal "C" looking thing fell out and i can't figure out how or where to put it back before i put the boot back in place?!?! thanks in advance

i got the new axle in but the splines isn't seated all the way on the wheel hub. can i just start tightening the nut and it'll pull it in ??

 

There is a clip that holds the shaft into the CV cage.





Will the shaft pull out of the joint ??

 

thanks for the reply kiss, not the one in picture it's on the inner cup where the spider ***** move in and out, the metal part is as big as the cup i'll try to clean it and take pictures tom.

 

Was it not inside the cup? If it was, it would hold the joint "together" before it was assembled into the car, while that shaft was still an auto part. But an inside ring there wouldn't be strong enough to resist much force.

 

I don't know if it was inside the cup, i doubt it tho. it almost looks like some kind of a retainer but i don't see how it suppose to prevent the shaft from sliding outside the cup? i looked at a bunch of diagrams and researched nothing looks like it.
i just don't want to replace a good oem axle for this stupid thing. appreciate all your help guys

 

Well, I just pulled a couple, but they're already gone for scrap.

 

Where's that photo

Help me, help you

 

kiss i've been working man. i gave up and purchased a new axle but I'll still going to get the picture of this damn thing just because I'm curious. thanks

 

No problem, just poking you in case you forgot. Sorry you had to get a shaft but it's nice as it's likely lifetime so if you lose a boot in the future you can swap it out and just be out a couple hours of your time but no more $$$.

 

i got the new axle in but the splines isn't seated all the way on the wheel hub. can i just start tightening the nut and it'll pull it in ??

 

It would be best to clean out the splines in the hub assembly so the shaft slides in as the nut should be accurately torqued down.

 

ALSO, I usually put anti seize compound on the splines to avoid them trying to rust in place. Not on the threads.

 

i cleaned it Kiss, and good idea Robert. thanks Folks will let you know when done

 

Axle and all back together with your help. one last question the tranny fluid that came off, i can just add that back in from the dipstick tube wright ?

 

Yes you can. But Volvo has a "different" procedure for checking fluid level.

SERVICE INTERVAL
Check fluid level every 10,000 miles.
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
1) Ensure vehicle is level. Apply parking brake and gear
selector lever to "P" position. Start and idle engine. Move gear
selector lever through all gears, while pausing 4-5 seconds for
engagement at each position.
2) Return gear selector lever to "P" position. Wait 2 minutes
and check fluid level with engine idling. Level should be between MIN
and MAX marks.

 

thanks kiss, it's a little dark but i don't know if i should replace the fluid or not at this point car has about 120k but it's been in the family since 13k and i know it was lightly driven. last oil change at tire kingdom they took a sample and it was in the middle between good and dirty. thanks again guys for all the help I'm sure I'll need your expert opinion as more things will come up.

 

You can take the easy way and just put it up on stands and pull the drain plug from the transmission and do a drain and fill.