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Clunk in front end S90-V90 1997

posted by  DougC on  Fri Jan 22 02:34 CST 2010
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Our 1997 S90 has developed a clunk in the front end when we hit small bumps in the road. It sounds like my 240 did when one of the rear A-arm bushings was bad. Any particular things tend to go out first on these cars? I’m thinking A-arm bushings, ball joints, strut gland nut and strut tower connections under the hood, maybe tie rods. The car only has 103k on it and looks like it was well cared for. Would the information in the 700/900 FAQ section apply to a 97 S90??
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Thanks for all the help. DougC 1981 242, IPD bars and Turbo wheels, M46 :::::::::::::::::: 1993 245, B230 NA L-Block, M47, Turbo bars::::::::::::1984 760, B23FT, M46, waiting to donate engine to 242:::::::::::::1997 S90








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    Clunk in front end S90-V90 1997

    posted by  bluedot on  Fri Jan 22 10:42 CST 2010
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    Your car has no nut holding the strut in,it is a one piece unit.A worn sway bar link will make large clunk on small bump.A worn rear bushing on the control arm is common on the 960,but will not generally clunk.Check all the suspension components for wear.

    Bill








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    Clunk in front end S90-V90 1997

    posted by  dvbydt on  Fri Jan 22 08:32 CST 2010
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    Check that the battery is firmly held down, if loose, it sounds like a suspension problem.

    Ian








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      Clunk in front end S90-V90 1997

      posted by  DougC on  Fri Jan 22 13:36 CST 2010
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      Thanks for the feedback. Battery is held down firmly.
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      Thanks for all the help. DougC 1981 242, IPD bars and Turbo wheels, M46:::::::1984 760, B23FT, M46, waiting to donate engine to 242:::::::1997 S90








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        Clunk in front end S90-V90 1997

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        posted by  dewfpo on  Fri Jan 22 14:41 CST 2010
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        If the rear bushing on the front LCA's have never been changed then that's the most likely culprit. Don't use ScanTech replacements.

        DEWFPO
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          Clunk in front end S90-V90 1997

          posted by  DougC on  Sat Jan 23 04:07 CST 2010
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          Thanks for the info. I like to use the best rubber bushings I can. Would that mean going to Volvo or are some of the aftermarket ones just as good? How do the brands rank?
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          Thanks for all the help. DougC ::::: 1981 242, IPD bars and Turbo wheels, M46:::::::1984 760, B23FT, M46, waiting to donate engine to 242:::::::1997 S90








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            Clunk in front end S90-V90 1997

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            posted by  dewfpo on  Sat Jan 23 04:56 CST 2010
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            When it comes to parts like these, I prefer to use Volvo OE. FCP Groton has very good prices but you must specifically ask for Volvo OE parts. It's far easier to order replacement LCAs then try to R & R the bushings without all the special tools. That's what most all of us do. I've never shopped TASCO but I hear they have good prices as well.

            DEWFPO
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