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Old 10-02-2007, 10:44 AM
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Have a 2001 S80 2.9 that needs lower control arm bushings Was told by several people have to replace the whole control arm Volvo dealer says I can replace just the bushings Do they have to be pressed on ? Has anyone done this job and can give me any help or suggestions on how to go about it. I have a Ford mech who is going to help with this but he does not have a press if they have to be pressed on
 
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Old 10-02-2007, 05:47 PM
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Default RE: S 80 Lower control arms

They can be swapped but in my opinoion I would just replace the entire arm.
It is alot easier to just replace the arm.

The front ones have to be pressed in a certain amount.
I have seen people destroy the arm trying to replace them.
 
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Old 10-06-2007, 10:17 AM
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Hey Tech got the lower control arm bushings replaced Went to a local frame shop and they replaced them for $220.00 I bought the bushings. Need help on this At low speed when I mash the brake pedal the first time I get a metallic sounding click Does not do It at high speed or I cannot hear it Also will not do it but one time if I pump the brakes. frame shop said everything looked good Do youn have ant suggestions? THX
 
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Old 10-06-2007, 10:22 AM
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Maybe it is the brake pads shifting in the caliper bracket.
Also see if it does it in reverse once then again when you hit them going foward.
 
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