Volvo Drive Axle Seal - SKF 9445724

Product Information

A CV joint boot serves to protect the axle joint and axle by keeping out dirt, water, and debris while preserving the grease that lubricates the joint. As a vital component of the drivetrain system, it enables the wheels to move in coordination with the vehicle’s suspension. Regular inspection of CV boots is essential, and they should be replaced before any signs of failure appear. Replacing a boot typically involves removing the old one, reapplying grease, and fitting a new boot, which will require tools for expanding the boot over the joint as well as clamping a special style clamp on both ends to prevent exposure. At the point of service, it is also recommended to expect the condition of the joint, if the joint is damaged, a full joint replacement may be necessary.

• NVH: Clicking or popping sounds when turning or under load caused by binding in the joint during articulation
• Leakage: Grease splattered on or around the inward-facing side of a wheel and/or suspension components behind the spindle
• Drone: Humming or growling noises coming from a dry joint or a joint exposed to the elements

About SKF

Since 1907, SKF has been supplying drive train, wheel and engine components to the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) market since the early days of the automotive industry, when they supplied seals for the Ford Model A. The automotive world knows SKF for the high quality and precise fit of all its components, as well as for blazing the technology trail to improve automotive safety and performance. In fact, SKF engineers were instrumental in the first applications for integrating sensors that enabled ABS technology. SKF works with the engineering teams at every major car manufacturer world wide, and they have the global supply chain and logistics expertise to supply parts to aftermarket distributors and OEMs around the world. SKF’s easy to install drive train, wheel end and engine components fit correctly because they make them to OEM specifications.