S40 ball joints/lower arms?

iceman45 · Dec 1st, 2007, 18:17

Having had a couple of new front tyres, brake pads and tracking done at a tyre outlet in Welwyn, my son's been told the ball joints need replacing on his 1995 S40. They would want £95 per side to do the job.

Having spoken to GSF, it appears that this involves replacement of the 'lower arms and ball joints', as they're all one unit, so it seems. Apparently it's a dealer-only part, so GSF don't stock it or have a reference for it, so we're in the dark a bit re the actual part and associated costs.

Worth having a go, or is this a job best left for a specialist?

Can anyone throw some light on this/past experience etc?
It always looks so easy on 'Wheeler Dealers'!

TIA

scottishvolvo · Dec 1st, 2007, 19:16

This suspension arm can be got at any number of motor factors. I got mine from AtoZ motors, if I remember it cost about£30-£40 and it is an easy fit if you are handy with a spanner.
Ebay is another good place to source them from.

JIM C · Dec 1st, 2007, 19:22

Here is one listed on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-S40-V40-...QQcmdZViewItem

Liberty555 · Dec 1st, 2007, 23:32

I recently replaced both lower arms - you can get a pair for about STG100 but bear in mind a front alignment is needed after wards so factor that in. Very easy to change them though if you have a decent jack. 4 bolts ber side and one morris taper... If you have a taper separator, its very easy.

iceman45 · Dec 2nd, 2007, 18:24

Thanks for the advice - y'know, it's odd - he went to a tyre outlet for a couple of tyres on the front, and they still did the tracking, even though they stated that the arms and ball joints need replacing. Is it just me, or were they actually correct in doing this, knowing it would have to be done again in a few week's time?
Maybe I'm just a bit too cynical...

scottishvolvo · Dec 2nd, 2007, 18:32

I think most fast fit places offer a check after a month after tracking a car so if he gets it done it will maybe be free. It will be worth checking.

Dec 1st, 2007, 18:17	#1
iceman45 Junior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2012 13:13 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hertfordshire	S40 ball joints/lower arms? Having had a couple of new front tyres, brake pads and tracking done at a tyre outlet in Welwyn, my son's been told the ball joints need replacing on his 1995 S40. They would want £95 per side to do the job. Having spoken to GSF, it appears that this involves replacement of the 'lower arms and ball joints', as they're all one unit, so it seems. Apparently it's a dealer-only part, so GSF don't stock it or have a reference for it, so we're in the dark a bit re the actual part and associated costs. Worth having a go, or is this a job best left for a specialist? Can anyone throw some light on this/past experience etc? It always looks so easy on 'Wheeler Dealers'! TIA

Dec 1st, 2007, 19:16	#2
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 00:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	This suspension arm can be got at any number of motor factors. I got mine from AtoZ motors, if I remember it cost about£30-£40 and it is an easy fit if you are handy with a spanner. Ebay is another good place to source them from. __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Dec 1st, 2007, 19:22	#3
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Here is one listed on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-S40-V40-...QQcmdZViewItem __________________

Dec 2nd, 2007, 18:32	#6
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 00:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	I think most fast fit places offer a check after a month after tracking a car so if he gets it done it will maybe be free. It will be worth checking. __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Dec 1st, 2007, 23:32	#4
Liberty555 Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2009 08:27 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Limerick	I recently replaced both lower arms - you can get a pair for about STG100 but bear in mind a front alignment is needed after wards so factor that in. Very easy to change them though if you have a decent jack. 4 bolts ber side and one morris taper... If you have a taper separator, its very easy.

Dec 2nd, 2007, 18:24	#5
iceman45 Junior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2012 13:13 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hertfordshire	Thanks for the advice - y'know, it's odd - he went to a tyre outlet for a couple of tyres on the front, and they still did the tracking, even though they stated that the arms and ball joints need replacing. Is it just me, or were they actually correct in doing this, knowing it would have to be done again in a few week's time? Maybe I'm just a bit too cynical...

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