S40 V40 Cars: - Anti-Roll Bar Bushes to replace

morrismen · Oct 16th, 2013, 14:19

I had a note from my last service that my V40 2004 1.8 SE Classic (Petrol) needs new front anti-roll bar bushes to pass the next MOT due soon. These are now knocking on bumps, so I need to do something about it. They are £66 from Volvo spares but £253 for Volvo to fit them - ouch!

So, can anyone advise me please on:
1. Decent replacement anti-roll bar bushes for my V40
2. My Volvo Anti-Roll Bar bushes part No. so I can find OEM ones (if you think it a good idea)
3. How to easily fit new anti-roll bar bushes (cos I've got no idea)
4. Known gotchas and "watch out for this" when doing it

Many Thanks

Whagwan · Oct 16th, 2013, 14:41

Replacing the anti-roll bar bushes is a bugger of a job apparently as it means dropping the sub frame to get to the top of the bolts.

What I did after losing one to a pothole was to buy these poly bushes for about £24:

http://www.superflex.co.uk/proddetai...436-2948%2F19K

And take to my trusty mechanics who charged £110 including VAT to drop the sub-frame and install them for me.

morrismen · Nov 4th, 2013, 19:37

ok, I had my V40 independently checked for the clonking from the front suspension. It was not that the anti-roll bar bushes were worn out as the Volvo Dealer had advised. These front bushes and drop links were fine (my MOT this year confirmed this too)...

The actual problem was easily found when the car was jacked up. The independent showed me the play in the front left wheel that moved at least 1 inch from side to side when the steering lock was on (which I would have guessed would have been a worn wheel bearing).

It was actually found to be the left inner rack joint that needed replacing. The reason it went bad was that the gaitor had let dirt into the joint so it had worn.

Once the left inner rack joint was replaced (with a proper Volvo part), the clonking went away and the car steering is much better now too.

gatos · Nov 4th, 2013, 20:08

What was the damage? £££

CJL · Nov 4th, 2013, 20:14

And may we ask which dealer failed to correctly identify the problem please?

PM if you prefer. Thanks

morrismen · Nov 4th, 2013, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatos

What was the damage? £££

Total for the Parts, incl new bolt, new gaitor, steering rod, etc was £56.00
+ 1 hour of labour at £50.00

Oct 16th, 2013, 14:19	#1
morrismen Senior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2023 13:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London	Anti-Roll Bar Bushes to replace I had a note from my last service that my V40 2004 1.8 SE Classic (Petrol) needs new front anti-roll bar bushes to pass the next MOT due soon. These are now knocking on bumps, so I need to do something about it. They are £66 from Volvo spares but £253 for Volvo to fit them - ouch! So, can anyone advise me please on: 1. Decent replacement anti-roll bar bushes for my V40 2. My Volvo Anti-Roll Bar bushes part No. so I can find OEM ones (if you think it a good idea) 3. How to easily fit new anti-roll bar bushes (cos I've got no idea) 4. Known gotchas and "watch out for this" when doing it Many Thanks __________________ Volvo V40 1.8 Petrol SE 2003 Last edited by morrismen; Oct 16th, 2013 at 15:10.

Oct 16th, 2013, 14:41	#2
Whagwan Senior Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2016 21:56 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bristol/London	Replacing the anti-roll bar bushes is a bugger of a job apparently as it means dropping the sub frame to get to the top of the bolts. What I did after losing one to a pothole was to buy these poly bushes for about £24: http://www.superflex.co.uk/proddetai...436-2948%2F19K And take to my trusty mechanics who charged £110 including VAT to drop the sub-frame and install them for me. __________________ 2002 Volvo S40 1.9D (115BHP)

Nov 4th, 2013, 20:08	#4
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	What was the damage? £££ __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Nov 4th, 2013, 20:14	#5
CJL Master Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 18:46 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London	And may we ask which dealer failed to correctly identify the problem please? PM if you prefer. Thanks Last edited by CJL; Nov 4th, 2013 at 20:23.

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