Yet another suspension question.

HankScorpio · Oct 4th, 2019, 14:40

Hi folks. The bits arrived today for me to check the top nut on the suspension today. The nut is about as tight as it would go, so the clanging I've got isn't that.

But.... If I put a spanner on the top nut I can turn one side (noisy side) completely round. The other can only be turned a small amount. Any guesses?

I should say that the noise isn't too bad. I live on a fairy rough single track road and the noise is mainly present on this. It isn't potholes but more a rough undulating surface which cases it to be noisy. It's fine on A roads, etc.

Got to drive to Paris on a couple of weeks so would like to have it sorted by then.

HankScorpio · Oct 4th, 2019, 14:41

I've already changed the anti roll bar end links which did help but hadn't cured it.

cheshired5 · Oct 4th, 2019, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by HankScorpio

If I put a spanner on the top nut I can turn one side (noisy side) completely round. The other can only be turned a small amount. Any guesses?

First question.
Is the rod of the shock absorber on which the nut is threaded turning with the nut?

HankScorpio · Oct 4th, 2019, 14:49

I shall have a look now. Just been talking to a volvo garage about a service and he recons it's the top mount.

HankScorpio · Oct 4th, 2019, 14:50

Yup. Whole thing moves

HankScorpio · Oct 4th, 2019, 14:52

Just noticed that if I put my hand on it, I can push the whole thing down.

cheshired5 · Oct 4th, 2019, 15:10

Tighten the nut on the shock rod.
If using a spanner, you'll need a 7mm Allen counterhold on the shock rod to achieve this.
Using an impact wrench on the nut will usually mean it can be tightened in a couple of seconds without needing a counterhold.

John97Tdi · Oct 4th, 2019, 15:26

I'm positive you shouldn't be able to push the top of the strut down with your hand. Something is broken (spring?) or not tight enough.

Best of luck

John

HankScorpio · Oct 4th, 2019, 15:31

Thanks very much, I'll give it a go...

...errrr, how do I get at it? Got a video?

cheshired5 · Oct 4th, 2019, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by HankScorpio

Got a video?

My complete strut replacement video along with many others is here.

Oct 4th, 2019, 14:40	#1
HankScorpio Floppy member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2021 22:13 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: So far in the countryside, I can hear banjos	Yet another suspension question. Hi folks. The bits arrived today for me to check the top nut on the suspension today. The nut is about as tight as it would go, so the clanging I've got isn't that. But.... If I put a spanner on the top nut I can turn one side (noisy side) completely round. The other can only be turned a small amount. Any guesses? I should say that the noise isn't too bad. I live on a fairy rough single track road and the noise is mainly present on this. It isn't potholes but more a rough undulating surface which cases it to be noisy. It's fine on A roads, etc. Got to drive to Paris on a couple of weeks so would like to have it sorted by then.

Oct 4th, 2019, 15:10	#7
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Tighten the nut on the shock rod. If using a spanner, you'll need a 7mm Allen counterhold on the shock rod to achieve this. Using an impact wrench on the nut will usually mean it can be tightened in a couple of seconds without needing a counterhold. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Oct 4th, 2019, 14:41	#2
HankScorpio Floppy member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2021 22:13 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: So far in the countryside, I can hear banjos	I've already changed the anti roll bar end links which did help but hadn't cured it.

Oct 4th, 2019, 14:49	#4
HankScorpio Floppy member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2021 22:13 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: So far in the countryside, I can hear banjos	I shall have a look now. Just been talking to a volvo garage about a service and he recons it's the top mount.

Oct 4th, 2019, 14:50	#5
HankScorpio Floppy member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2021 22:13 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: So far in the countryside, I can hear banjos	Yup. Whole thing moves

Oct 4th, 2019, 14:52	#6
HankScorpio Floppy member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2021 22:13 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: So far in the countryside, I can hear banjos	Just noticed that if I put my hand on it, I can push the whole thing down.

Oct 4th, 2019, 15:26	#8
John97Tdi Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:05 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochdale	I'm positive you shouldn't be able to push the top of the strut down with your hand. Something is broken (spring?) or not tight enough. Best of luck John

Oct 4th, 2019, 15:31	#9
HankScorpio Floppy member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2021 22:13 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: So far in the countryside, I can hear banjos	Thanks very much, I'll give it a go... ...errrr, how do I get at it? Got a video?

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