Oil/grease coating inside of front wheel on 850

Discussion in 'Volvo 850' started by Jim Martin, Jul 5, 2003.

  1. Jim Martin

    Jim Martin Guest

    Hello All:

    Looks like I have yet ANOTHER problem to deal with on my 850 Volv-Lemon-o.
    Today as I was changing oil I noticed that the inside surface of the
    passenger side front wheel was coated with thick mix of oil/grease and dirt.
    I can't tell exactly where its coming from but my guess is the CV joint. Any
    suggestions as to how to tell exactly? Anybody want to speculate on what's
    wrong with it (today)?

    Thanks,

    Jim
    '96 850 Turbo Wagon with a new automatic transmission, a new air
    conditioning compressor, a new cooling fan/motor, new hatch struts, new
    window switch, new door hinge spring.... and counting.
     
    Jim Martin, Jul 5, 2003
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  2. Jim Martin

    G Klein Guest

    It sounds like the CV Boot has ripped & is letting
    grease out of the joint
     
    G Klein, Jul 6, 2003
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  3. Jim Martin

    Gus Guest

    CV Boot replacement is almost routine maintenance on any front wheel drive
    car. I've had them go bad on a Toyota, Nissan, Ford, and of course a Volvo
    (I've even had this done on my Miata which is rear wheel drive). Get it
    fixed as soon as possible since dirt getting in the CV joint will result in
    it having to be replaced at a much greater expense.

    Gus
     
    Gus, Jul 6, 2003
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  4. It could be grease from the steering stop on the lower A-arm, and not really
    a problem at all. Or it could be the CV joint, but it should be easy to see
    a torn boot. Have the brakes been bled lately and fluid dripped on the
    wheel?
     
    Jeff Lesperance, Jul 7, 2003
    #4
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