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There are bushes in the following locations: Front to back Top arm – both ends (onto axle and onto body – both bushes are in the arm) These control the axle from twisting Bottom arm both ends (onto axle and onto body – one bush on arm the other is on the axle) These […]
Thought this guide to replacing wishbone bushes might be helpful. I will make the assumption that you know how to remove the wishbones. Removal of the bushes is possible without a hydraulic press if you have a large strong vice. Rear bush – this is held onto the wishbone by a 19mm nut which […]
This is a follow-on How to change the gearbox front gear linkage bushes on 1996 – 2000 Volvo S40 and V40. Step 1 There are another two plastic bushes and two O rings as well as an intermediate bushing. The part numbers are (UK Prices) : Bushing 30871696 (£1.80 each) you need two of […]
If your Volvo S40 / V40 have the Renault gearbox (boxes with reverse up and to the left) , and you are finding that your gearbox has become very sloppy and that you have trouble getting into first, second or fifth gear then you might be in need of a gearbox bushing refresh. This guide […]