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Front end 'KLUNK' noise 850 1994

posted by  someone claiming to be frankd on  Sun Aug 17 05:01 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Greetings,
94 850 turbo sedan about 120k miles, have klunk passenger front end when hit bump. I just replaced the strut mount(metal part)thinlking that was problem, but same noise and $125.00 poorer.is possible its shock ?? probably original.
tie rod end boot is torn as well as ball joint boot torn but they looj like still have grease in them, cant duplicate problem in garage with wheel liftted off ground, any clues to look for???
thanks in advance, (no noise from driver side)
frankd
south florida
jambrf (aol)








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    Sway bar links 850 1994

    posted by  rshakat on  Tue Aug 19 12:42 CST 2003
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    These are the usual culprits, also the cheapest suspension part to replace. Take them off if there is excessive play in the sockets its time to get a new one. I bought an extra one & dont need it so I can sell it cheap. Brand new in the bag never installed








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    Front end 'KLUNK' noise 850 1994

    posted by  tguess on  Tue Aug 19 03:09 CST 2003
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    Had the exact same symptoms and sounds. I did everything possible to try to diagnose before replacing parts, but couldn't isolate sound. Finally took a chance and replaced the spring seat and solved the problem. The inner metal bushing had seperated from the outer rubber piece. I got the spring seat from FCP Groton (I think) for about $23 dollars and did the work myself. Good luck with your repair, I am about to attempt the dreaded evaporator core replacement (uhhggg!!).

    Terry








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    Front end 'KLUNK' noise 850 1994

    posted by  someone claiming to be natneb on  Mon Aug 18 09:59 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Sounds like control arm, changed mine on thurs, $170 part/$300 total including alignment.

    94 855 127,000 miles








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    Front end 'KLUNK' noise 850 1994

    posted by  cancerman on  Sun Aug 17 16:52 CST 2003
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    My mechanic tested for the spring seat (the rubber part under the metal part) or whatever it's called by taking a wrench and putting just a little torque on the nut to see if it moved. The good side didn't and the bad side did.

    I also bump tested it several times (pushed down on the side of the bumper) and noticed the bad side tended to move farther than the good side. I was also told that the factory shocks tend not to go until 150k.

    On mine, the metal barrel inside the rubber had seperated, causing the noise.
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    -- Lucyen Gabbard
    96 854 Turbo 90k / 86 745 GLE 240k







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    Front end 'KLUNK' noise 850 1994

    posted by  jrothe on  Sun Aug 17 15:57 CST 2003
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    Sway bar end links.

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    Jim Rothe, '99 S70 T5M,
    http://www.jimrothe.com/volvo/index.html








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      Front end 'KLUNK' noise 850 1994

      posted by  someone claiming to be frankd on  Mon Aug 18 13:27 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      Jim,
      Thanks for info, i neglected to mention i replaced the stabilizer bar links (the vertical links)about year ago,i had forgotten,i have 4 vehicles, but i didnt check the rubber bushings that are attached to subframe with, what does one look for if control arm bushings are deteriorating, tires are not worn unevenly,
      thanks again
      frankd
      south florida







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