S60 Suspension: - Rattle

mjm295 · Jan 12th, 2008, 21:07

Hi all

I have a rattle from the front off-side wheel area, noticeable when turning and going over pot holes. Im going to whip the wheel off once there is a dry spell, where should I start looking?

Mark

JIM C · Jan 12th, 2008, 21:13

I would check the drop links first.
Jim

Andy · Jan 12th, 2008, 21:37

Jim

Is it obvious when these drop links are knackered?

I had mine off when I did my shockies and they seemed OK but I have a clonk when turning right down a small driveway kerb first thing in the morning.

It sounds like something settling/ clunking into position- its not the shockie top mounts they are fine.

JIM C · Jan 12th, 2008, 21:40

Yes. When the drop links are past it the joints at the top and bottom show little or no resistance.
Jim

mjm295 · Jan 13th, 2008, 14:16

Thanks Jim, can I check these with the wheels on, or is it an up in the air job?

What am I looking for exactly?

JIM C · Jan 13th, 2008, 14:32

You need to jack the car up and remove the wheels. To check the drop links the best way is to remove them. My advice would be to apply release oil the weekend before on the threads. Then just unbolt and check the movement of the joints. If the joints are slack they need replaced. I replaced mine when I did the front discs at about 53,000 miles and the drop links were worn but not rattling yet.
Jim

mjm295 · Jan 13th, 2008, 14:35

Jim

I just jacked the drivers side up, not removed the wheel yet, but I could only just twist the drop link, its still quite stiff. ill perhaps have another look and remove them.

JIM C · Jan 13th, 2008, 14:41

They are not expensive to replace and its a straight forward job to do. I bought mine in one of the local motor factors.
Best of luck
Jim

mjm295 · Jan 13th, 2008, 14:49

Just did a bit more investigation...

The from big wishbone bush on the drivers side is covered in oil, Im guessing this is contributing to the problem. I've already had these done once under warranty, about 30K ago, and the car only has 54K on it. Time to fit the Powerflex ones me thinks?

JIM C · Jan 13th, 2008, 14:53

My s60 has done 56,000 miles and still on the original bushes. I replaced them on my V70 at about 77,000 miles. Your bushes could be causing odd sounds from the suspension.
Jim

Jan 12th, 2008, 21:07	#1
mjm295 Member Last Online: May 29th, 2009 13:59 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney View Photos By: mjm295	Rattle Hi all I have a rattle from the front off-side wheel area, noticeable when turning and going over pot holes. Im going to whip the wheel off once there is a dry spell, where should I start looking? Mark __________________ S60 D5 SE, 53 plate. and Robin Hood Sub K - 1.8 OHC www.coventrykitcar.co.uk

Jan 12th, 2008, 21:13	#2
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I would check the drop links first. Jim __________________

Jan 12th, 2008, 21:40	#4
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Yes. When the drop links are past it the joints at the top and bottom show little or no resistance. Jim __________________

Jan 13th, 2008, 14:16	#5
mjm295 Member Last Online: May 29th, 2009 13:59 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney View Photos By: mjm295	Thanks Jim, can I check these with the wheels on, or is it an up in the air job? What am I looking for exactly? __________________ S60 D5 SE, 53 plate. and Robin Hood Sub K - 1.8 OHC www.coventrykitcar.co.uk

Jan 13th, 2008, 14:32	#6
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	You need to jack the car up and remove the wheels. To check the drop links the best way is to remove them. My advice would be to apply release oil the weekend before on the threads. Then just unbolt and check the movement of the joints. If the joints are slack they need replaced. I replaced mine when I did the front discs at about 53,000 miles and the drop links were worn but not rattling yet. Jim __________________

Jan 12th, 2008, 21:37	#3
Andy Master Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2023 14:04 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Bath/Bristol/N. Wilts	Jim Is it obvious when these drop links are knackered? I had mine off when I did my shockies and they seemed OK but I have a clonk when turning right down a small driveway kerb first thing in the morning. It sounds like something settling/ clunking into position- its not the shockie top mounts they are fine.

Jan 13th, 2008, 14:35	#7
mjm295 Member Last Online: May 29th, 2009 13:59 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney View Photos By: mjm295	Jim I just jacked the drivers side up, not removed the wheel yet, but I could only just twist the drop link, its still quite stiff. ill perhaps have another look and remove them. __________________ S60 D5 SE, 53 plate. and Robin Hood Sub K - 1.8 OHC www.coventrykitcar.co.uk

Jan 13th, 2008, 14:41	#8
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	They are not expensive to replace and its a straight forward job to do. I bought mine in one of the local motor factors. Best of luck Jim __________________

Jan 13th, 2008, 14:49	#9
mjm295 Member Last Online: May 29th, 2009 13:59 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney View Photos By: mjm295	Just did a bit more investigation... The from big wishbone bush on the drivers side is covered in oil, Im guessing this is contributing to the problem. I've already had these done once under warranty, about 30K ago, and the car only has 54K on it. Time to fit the Powerflex ones me thinks? __________________ S60 D5 SE, 53 plate. and Robin Hood Sub K - 1.8 OHC www.coventrykitcar.co.uk

Jan 13th, 2008, 14:53	#10
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	My s60 has done 56,000 miles and still on the original bushes. I replaced them on my V70 at about 77,000 miles. Your bushes could be causing odd sounds from the suspension. Jim __________________

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