Hi all,
So I’m a guy who doesn’t mind turning my own wrenches, but the steering rack needs doing and I really don’t feel like doing this one myself. This is an ‘01 V70 XC with about 200k miles on it.

The subframe has to come down and some reasonably major surgery is going to happen. What else should I be thinking about replacing while it’s open??

the tech said something about a boost hose being split and that will be done while they’ve got the frame down. Also going to have them do the rear engine mount just because.

Is there any angle gear stuff that can be done?

if I’m paying them to get this thing apart just want to catch everything I can. Thanks!

 

Lowering the subframe really does not make the access to the turbo any easier since it is above the angle gear anyway.

You don't have to lower the subframe too far to get the steering rack out so there really isn't anything else that I can think of that would benefit from the car on the lift for that job.

 

 

I've never seen a set wear out. I have changed outer links.