Think I messed something up...

js7799 · Jun 22nd, 2018, 15:23

I tackled the front wishbones and drop links on my 2.4 petrol V70 yesterday. They needed doing as the bushings were destroyed. However, on driving home I now have a bad vibration that starts at around 60mph and gets worse through 70-75. I'm about to have my wheel balance checked to rule that out, but as this just started after replacing parts, I'm inclined to think I may have caused this. I'm thinking CVs to start, as I had the wheel hubs turned in a lot of different directions to get the wishbones lined up. Any other suggestions?

V70Zig · Jun 22nd, 2018, 15:51

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Originally Posted by js7799

I tackled the front wishbones and drop links on my 2.4 petrol V70 yesterday. They needed doing as the bushings were destroyed. However, on driving home I now have a bad vibration that starts at around 60mph and gets worse through 70-75. I'm about to have my wheel balance checked to rule that out, but as this just started after replacing parts, I'm inclined to think I may have caused this. I'm thinking CVs to start, as I had the wheel hubs turned in a lot of different directions to get the wishbones lined up. Any other suggestions?

Personally I'd be looking at getting the "tracking" checked and adjusted...especailly as you've changed the wishbones......as well as balance.

cheshired5 · Jun 22nd, 2018, 15:55

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Originally Posted by js7799

I'm about to have my wheel balance checked to rule that out

It's an alignment/tracking check you need initially.
Your old wheel alignment was based on worn bushes so fresh ones can easily throw things out.

The Landshark · Jun 23rd, 2018, 23:40

make sure you put the front bushes in the right way round, ie the wide edge of the bevelled pin away from the subframe.

reggit · Jun 24th, 2018, 02:55

Check the inner CV joint on the offside driveshaft. It likes to pop apart if over extended. Had one car that had those symptoms after the garage that I bought it from ‘repaired’ a fault. Ended up sorting it myself as they where incompetent!

js7799 · Jun 26th, 2018, 08:03

Hi all, thanks for the advice. The bushings are the right way around. I will check the offside inner CV today if I get time. Tracking was done this weekend with no obvious effect.

js7799 · Jul 13th, 2018, 19:24

Update: got the car on a lift today and nothing seemed out of place. Later, I finally got around to replacing the right rear tyre that I've been putting off and voila! Vibration is gone. I've felt vibrations from bad tires before but never anything like this. Oh well, chock it up to something learned for next time.

ASt85 · Jul 13th, 2018, 20:14

It might be as well to get a 4 wheel alignment check based on everything that's been done.

js7799 · Jul 13th, 2018, 20:42

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It might be as well to get a 4 wheel alignment check based on everything that's been done.

Sorry, forgot to mention the alignment got done last week.

Jun 22nd, 2018, 15:23	#1
js7799 250K and Counting Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2021 17:52 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Peterborough	Think I messed something up... I tackled the front wishbones and drop links on my 2.4 petrol V70 yesterday. They needed doing as the bushings were destroyed. However, on driving home I now have a bad vibration that starts at around 60mph and gets worse through 70-75. I'm about to have my wheel balance checked to rule that out, but as this just started after replacing parts, I'm inclined to think I may have caused this. I'm thinking CVs to start, as I had the wheel hubs turned in a lot of different directions to get the wishbones lined up. Any other suggestions? __________________ Jeremy Yank stuck in Peterborough 1999 Volvo V70 (scrapped at 360K miles) 2002 Volvo V70 2009 Volvo V70 SE 2.0

Jun 24th, 2018, 02:55	#5
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Check the inner CV joint on the offside driveshaft. It likes to pop apart if over extended. Had one car that had those symptoms after the garage that I bought it from ‘repaired’ a fault. Ended up sorting it myself as they where incompetent! __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Jun 26th, 2018, 08:03	#6
js7799 250K and Counting Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2021 17:52 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Peterborough	Hi all, thanks for the advice. The bushings are the right way around. I will check the offside inner CV today if I get time. Tracking was done this weekend with no obvious effect. __________________ Jeremy Yank stuck in Peterborough 1999 Volvo V70 (scrapped at 360K miles) 2002 Volvo V70 2009 Volvo V70 SE 2.0

Jul 13th, 2018, 19:24	#7
js7799 250K and Counting Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2021 17:52 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Peterborough	Update: got the car on a lift today and nothing seemed out of place. Later, I finally got around to replacing the right rear tyre that I've been putting off and voila! Vibration is gone. I've felt vibrations from bad tires before but never anything like this. Oh well, chock it up to something learned for next time. __________________ Jeremy Yank stuck in Peterborough 1999 Volvo V70 (scrapped at 360K miles) 2002 Volvo V70 2009 Volvo V70 SE 2.0

Jul 13th, 2018, 20:14	#8
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	It might be as well to get a 4 wheel alignment check based on everything that's been done. __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto

Jun 23rd, 2018, 23:40	#4
The Landshark Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2021 08:11 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mallow	make sure you put the front bushes in the right way round, ie the wide edge of the bevelled pin away from the subframe.

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