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A new unit should be real stiff and difficult to move. If it goes up and down it should be replaced.
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Stu70 wrote: ↑26 Dec 2022, 19:06 So, as it usually goes , I started cleaning rear view mirror ended up with front control arm off and checking ball joints. ....

5 stars!

And I agree with MoVolvos!

Thanks for reply. I'm referring to Volvo's repair guidance (TSB) to address knocking from rear subframe attachments with O-rings; a simple fix compared with replacing subframe bushings. The TSB specifies S80 but Volvo told me it's pertinent to V70s as well. I'm planning to do this fix, and wanted to...

The joys of being in a land far far away… . I was just about to post the same thing. If your are not in a hurry I will buy that now and have it shipped to me. I'll see if it can fit in a larger letter envelope and check what the post office will charge. If it's too much I'll keep it for my 07 S60 2...