My '98 V70 feels weird when the rear suspension hits a larger bump on the freeway. It almost feels like the car steps sideways a bit. The shocks seems fine, and the only bushings I see for the rear suspension are located forward of the rear wheels. Could these be worn?
FWIW, I do not feel any play in the rear wheels when the car is jacked up.
Thanks,

Csaba
'98 V70
Formerly 945T and many 240s

Look at this post:

http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/volvo/1514015/delta_link_bushing_replacement.html

Klaus
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Thanks!

Csaba

It could well be your shocks need replacement. The FWD V70 suspension is the same as the 850 with a long bar that attaches to the other side of the frame. It is this bushing that usually wears out, salt doesn't help it any. The bolts are a bear to remove, you almost need heat and an air compressor, or a lot of PBBlaster for a week prior.

Klaus
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My advice is free, so you got what you paid for...

Have you replaced your upper rear shock mounts? I'm not sure those are your problem since I don't remember reading about any sideways rear suspension movement when they go bad. They usually make a banging noise when going over bumps - mine did. Maybe the bolts/nuts that attach the shocks to the mounts have come a little loose?

I'll check the shock bolts, I suppose it's free :-)
But I bounced the rear pretty heavily, and it is noise free and the car does not bounce at all once I let go.

Csaba