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Aug 22nd, 2019, 10:59 | #1 |
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V70 Ball joint rubbing against rim
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Rubbing got worse over the week, found the place where the ball joint rubs against the rim, may happen when turning right. Not driving until fixed. . . Recently replaced: CV axle, wheel bearings, inner&outer tie rods, sway bar end links, ball joints Is the ball joint not tightened enough? Why would it start sitting lower? Should I try new ones? Rims are 15", so possibly have the smallest/worst clearance situation Old stuff include control arms and struts. Strut upper bolts are springy on top, and control arms were tight when last tested. |
Aug 22nd, 2019, 13:10 | #2 |
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I suppose a board rule about preventing a "non-expert" from answering first would be helpful...but here goes.
Remove the wheel and take a grinder to the edge/protrusion which contacts the wheel. Hold the grinder at an angle which matches that of wheel's inner surface where scratched. It doesn't seem to contact the wheel that much, ergo very little dressing will be needed. Such dressing won't effect the removability of the nut and stud. Off the top of my head I'll guess an aftermarket ball joint with a longer-than-usual stud was installed. |
Aug 22nd, 2019, 13:41 | #3 |
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What make is the new balljoint?
I'm guessing that it's not genuine Volvo, Lemforder or Meyle. Also, how did you cross reference part numbers to be certain of a correct fit? P2 Balljoints can be different shape dependant on model year.
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Aug 22nd, 2019, 14:02 | #4 |
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To me, the length of the ball joint looks pretty standard - including the remaining threads near the bolt, see the link below. The struts or control arms have nothing to do with this clearance. I assume you use genuine 15" wheels ? I also have the 15" and there is about 1" clearance to the stud of the ball joint.
Looks like you replaced the whole hub/bearing with used parts. Were these from similar V70/S60 ? If you still have your old parts, may be worth comparing the dimensions https://volvoforums.com/forum/attach...p-img_1335.jpg
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I compared all parts with old ones before installation and they were identical within a millimeter. All replaced ones are new, replaced 2 weeks up to 3 months ago so some grime is already on. Quote:
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These are rims that a similar size to original ones, my winters are originals but they are out of reach to compare at the moment. . . |
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No, the wheel is attached to the bearing plate (the one with the 5 holes for the lugs). And the bearing with it's plate sit inside the hub (spindle)
The coils will affect slightly the 'angle' of the control arm and rotate slightly the ball joint stud, but again, there is so much clearance between the tip of the ball joint and the wheel that I can't figure out what would cause this gap to vanish.. I've reuploaded my picture with a zoom in Now not all 15" rims are the same.. the offset may be different, and the inner 'clearance' of the rim surface may not be the same. from your picture it is a little difficult to say but it looks like the surface of the rim makes an angle going towards the center of the rim. My genuine ones don't make such angle, the inner surface is 'flat' - the 'inner' diameter of the rim is the same across the section of the rim
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Are these aftermarket 15" rims?
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