My daughter recently brought the same issue to my attention on my 2001 S80. It sounds like the spring on the fuel door hinge is no longer connected to the black hinge (plastic tabs broke off). I found a replacement hinge locally,( and aslo on ipdusa.com) less than $10. (pic attached) It sounds like ...

I found the control arm torque specs:
Front = 48 ft lbs + 90 degrees
Rear = 77 ft lbs _ 90 degrees

I found the answer to both questions. I removed the strut and was able to get the cv joint lined up.

I used this procedure to get to my control arms, and it worked great. I wish I had started here instead of with my mechanic neighbor. He was convinced I needed to compress the strut springs before starting... what a pain. Anyway, I got it apart, replaced the control arm bushings and now I am reassem...

I just finished replacing the control arm bushings on my 2001 s80. I was a little intimidated to start the task, but the posts on MVS helped greatly. I was able to press the bushings out and in using a small frame and a 6 ton hydraulic jack. I wish I had taken pictures to post. The front bushings ar...

I have a clunking noise when I start and stop. I actually have several front end noises when I drive and I am replacing some parts this weekend. Control arm front bushings, sway bar end-links, and I bought the parts to do this fix, but my chassis number is 213870. The pdf file says that the affected...