Rear subframe removal - Page 2

owenfackrell · Mar 16th, 2021, 08:55

Just to say that the sub frame on our old XC90 has surface rust but that is it and has never come up on an MOT. That car is over 15 years old and has cover 256k miles. I live near the sea and have driven through roads flooded with sea water on numerous occasions too. So I don’t think it’s very common to replace it. I had a quick look at the Haynes instructions and they do refer you to other chapters so it is more complex than just the 9 steps.

galloot633 · Mar 17th, 2021, 14:54

its worth doing just for peace of mind especially if you plan to keep the car , i spray mine every summer, doesn't take half an hour to do the whole car
Dave

RGoulden · Jul 31st, 2021, 12:07

Hi,

I also have an XC90 with a very rusty rear sub-frame (the front one is not great either) and wondered if you tackled this job in the end and if you did how difficult it was?

I am considering doing the same on my XC90 and replacing both. Interestingly the rest of the underneath of the car is in perfect condition, it is just the sub frames that are very rusty.

Best wishes

Rob

Mar 16th, 2021, 08:55	#11
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	Just to say that the sub frame on our old XC90 has surface rust but that is it and has never come up on an MOT. That car is over 15 years old and has cover 256k miles. I live near the sea and have driven through roads flooded with sea water on numerous occasions too. So I don’t think it’s very common to replace it. I had a quick look at the Haynes instructions and they do refer you to other chapters so it is more complex than just the 9 steps. Last edited by owenfackrell; Mar 16th, 2021 at 08:58.

Mar 17th, 2021, 14:54	#12
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Today 14:35 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	its worth doing just for peace of mind especially if you plan to keep the car , i spray mine every summer, doesn't take half an hour to do the whole car Dave

Jul 31st, 2021, 12:07	#13
RGoulden New Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 10:31 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Plymouth	Hi, I also have an XC90 with a very rusty rear sub-frame (the front one is not great either) and wondered if you tackled this job in the end and if you did how difficult it was? I am considering doing the same on my XC90 and replacing both. Interestingly the rest of the underneath of the car is in perfect condition, it is just the sub frames that are very rusty. Best wishes Rob

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