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Originally Posted by Paul Bearer
MOT is looming up and on the last one were some advisories
Just seeking advice on whether to do these myself or get a garage to do them
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front (rearmost) [5.3.4 (a) (i)]
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Rear (rearmost) [5.3.4 (a) (i)]
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside Rear [5.3.4)a)(i)]
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside Rear [5.3.4)a)(i)]
Rear anti roll bar links appear to be easy enough
Unsure on the others, on the front suspension arm pin or bush are they talking of the lower wishbone rear bush?
On the rear are they referring to the rear replaceable bush? which requires a press from what I can see
I don't as yet have a manual to refer to until next week
Any advice gratefully received
2008 V70 D5 diesel est
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Right, first one sounds like a wishbone bush. Wether the bushes are available or not don't know but new prebushed arms are and that's the easiest route. Factor parts are cheaper but will not last as long as volvo bits.
The rear trailing arms bush is a £300 job at the dealers.
Volvo bush is about £64 but you will need the press which is available on e bay for £150 ish.
Not needed to do the rear drop links but have done the front on mine, volvo want £36 each, I bought Febi Bilstien ones for £14 each and they have lasted 2 years too date.
Do it yourself or garage.
Well that depends how capable you are and what facilities you have. The front wishbone needs a special tool to get it off the strut, easy enough to make something that will do the job but ideally you need a welder or the 25x2.5 flat bar straightens as you apply pressure, you need to weld a loop so that the bar you are useing doesn't slip and you crush your knuckles on the floor.
The drop links you need to lift the car on the chassis then use a Jack under the suspension to remove and fit them. Again easy if you have supports for the car so you can free your jack up.
If doing it in a garage fine , if doing it on the drive how cold and wet are you prepared to get?
I have reached the age where I use technology to assist but even with industrial trolley jack, battery rattle guns and good waterproof clothing there are still jobs I put off till summer if possible or put into garage if needed now.
While I enjoy working on the land rover, working on the volvo is on a needs must basis, doable if needed but avoided if possible, it's just so crowded and potchy to do anything on it.
Paul.