Hello,

First time FWD Volvo owner. 1999 V70, base model with 72,000 miles (115,000kms).

Just picked it up a few weeks ago. Noticed a klathunk sound from time to time in rear passenger side. Checked the delta link and the bushing on the right side is finished. I found a diy video that shows how to use a Volvo bushing tool to remove and replace the bushing. I was wondering what other things I can do both front and back that could help me tighten everything up. It is pretty good but even with only 115000kms I suspect some of the rubber bits have deteriorated over the 17 years.

Thanks!

Roy

1999 V70
1995 945T

 

I have bought several cars and found bad ball joints and tie rod ends. Simple to replace of course. The rubber blob at the top of the front springs tends to go bad, and that generates mostly noise rather than funny handling. If the front is clunking it'll probably be that.

 

For the front end, control arm bushings/ball joints can be done at the same time. Tie rod ends and sway bar end links are easy to do. Strut mounts (ie the rubber spring seat "blob" with the metal insert) can contribute to the clunks and you can have torn up bump stops etc. I'd also check out motor mounts/torque rods for odd clunks up front too...

 

Thanks!

Any special Volvo tools needed like the one for the rear link bushings?

 

No, and in this forum I am not allowed to post a message as short as just "no" so I had to type some more.

 

really?