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Rear Bushing Installation? 900

posted by  rob2volvos on  Mon Mar 7 10:57 CST 2011
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Where would I find a decent description of installation procedures for rear bushing kits (for 1994 940 Turbo, 200K) -- as sold by IPD? If the installation description is on the FAQs here, I missed it.
I'll be doing the *front* bushings on this car soon. They could clearly do with replacement. The rear bushing condition seems to be acceptable for now, so I think I may leave that for another year. Does anyone have any comments about results of a rear bushing upgrade? (ie What's the difference in the ride -- Is it worth the effort?)

Thanks,


Rob








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    Rear Bushing Installation? 900

    posted by  Donald E Booth on  Wed Mar 9 21:17 CST 2011
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    Sorry, I cannot answer your question about the rear bushings, I am looking for
    that answer myself.

    But the front bushings are not too hard, and fairly obvious. IPD had a small
    procedure that covered the installation of the conical bushings that are the
    high wear item. You can download it from

    http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/sku_files/5214_INST.PDF

    The other four bushings (Control Arm, and Stay-arm on both sides) need to
    be removed and installed with a hydraulic press. It cost me $16 per
    bushing for removal and replacement. I am now considering a cheap
    press of my own.

    To further my unsolicited advice. Consider additional work while you are
    there. I did the bushings last month, but it did not solve my problem. I
    am now in the process of replacing the ball-joints, tie-rod ends, and struts.
    (My problem seems to have been the bushing on the top of the strut tower
    on the passenger's side. It would cause my car to vibrate terribly when
    breaking from over 30 MPH)

    Donald E Booth

    1994 945, B230F engine, AW71 Transmission
    1993 945, B230T engine, AW71 Transmission
    1993 245, B230F engine, AW70 Transmission







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      Rear Bushing Installation? 900

      posted by  rob2volvos on  Thu Mar 10 10:31 CST 2011
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      Thanks, Donald -- This is indeed helpful.
      I had the idea of doing most of the front end work you suggest because I wanted to pay just once for realignment ($75 in my neck of the woods).
      However, in my case on my 1992 740, I suspect I may have the same issues on strut/bearing that you allude to. In my case, the struts will be an adventure for another year. Ah well.
      Unsolicited advice is welcome! (That's what Brickboard's all about, isn't it???)

      Best Regards,


      Rob







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