Re: rear control arm bushing problem (shadowlord)
Removing the inner pivot bolt is not recommended, because you need to realign the rear end if you disturb it. That bolt is an eccentric and is used to adjust toe-in. Normally, you don't remove anything to replace rear springs, just compress them and they lift out.
I don't know if the bushing is available separately, but I'm going to guess no, if Volvo only sells the arm as an assembly. You can ask John at Boston Volvo Parts ([email protected]) who will tell you with certainty.
Be sure you tighten the two pivot bolts only with the suspension in the normal rest position (not on the lift). And of course, realign it when done. Rear toe and nearly zero thrust are especially critical with AWD, but still important with FWD.
Tom.
Removing the inner pivot bolt is not recommended, because you need to realign the rear end if you disturb it. That bolt is an eccentric and is used to adjust toe-in. Normally, you don't remove anything to replace rear springs, just compress them and they lift out.
I don't know if the bushing is available separately, but I'm going to guess no, if Volvo only sells the arm as an assembly. You can ask John at Boston Volvo Parts ([email protected]) who will tell you with certainty.
Be sure you tighten the two pivot bolts only with the suspension in the normal rest position (not on the lift). And of course, realign it when done. Rear toe and nearly zero thrust are especially critical with AWD, but still important with FWD.
Tom.
