Hello everybody. I have a 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo wagon and my problem is that I am having a vibration on the steering wheel when I drive over 60 mph. Other problem is that everytime I hit a hole or something on the road I feel like a bouncing on the steering wheel. And the last one of my problems is that when I drive at more then 60 mph and I brake the sterreing wheel and the car start shaking and vibrating... I think these problems are because the front suspension, but I am not sure... I am gonna buy new front struts but I dont now if my car has the self leveling suspension... Can anybody tell me if these can fix the problem and if my car has self leveling suspension?
Thanks!

 

I would visually inspect (or have it inspected) the front suspension components, before blaming the struts (but it sure does sound you need a new pair soon). Only the rears are self-leveling Nivomats.

Usually, if a wheel loses the balance weight, the steering wheel shakes at about 30-50mph and stops shaking at higher speed. However, I would check the tyres & wheels as well to see if there is something that is adding to the problem.

So, first find out what components need replacement and then we can help you either do the job orlocate the parts you need.

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JPN

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The brake vibrating could be warped rotors too.

 

All good suggestions. A quick way to eliminate tires as the problem is to swap them fron to rear and see if things change for the better

 

If the viberation is only during braking, the chances are very high on warped rotor(s).

 

My newer 850 makes a light noise and squeek from the right front (sounds like comming from top of the strut) on small jumps and specially when i m making a left turn. I read somewhere that some component on front struts is known to go bad. Can you put some more information on this please? - Thanks

 

Spring seat?