GBS tackled this job without removing the power steering pump. However, if you remove the bolts that hold the power steering pump you are literally 2-3 minutes from just getting the pump out of the way totally. I was concerned how much fluid I would loose when removing the lines from the pump, but I ...

The total possible protrusion of the brushes is brush material. The spring and brush holder can never reach the slip rings. The brushes will wear to the point that they no longer contact the slip ring and the alternator stop working before any damage to the slip rings. My slip rings have a groove ...

Had to replace my brush/regulator at 100K miles. I've read a few posts that I'd like to refute. It is possible to replace the brush assay without removing the alternator. It wouldn't be easy but it's possible. You likely will save time in the long run by removing the alternator. I read posts that ...

I received the Klann #1 claw today and it fits my Baum cylinder so I should be set. The included pictures show the Klann claw (silver) vs the two different Baum claws (black). The smaller Baum claw is just slightly too small to fit the rear spring. The larger Baum claw is just a little too big to ...

Those instructions pretty much sum it up. When I first read about removing the brake caliber I thought it was because there was going to be so much droop that it might damage the brake line. HA, no way. The caliper is removed to allow the spring compressor to reach the spring. You will also notice ...

Update: So I thought that I'd buy a spring compressor with the money that it would cost me to have a shop install my springs. Went with the Baum McPherson unit that looks similar to the Volvo tool. The Klann tool was too pricey for me. The Baum tool is very well made. Problem is that the Volvo ...

Had the same idea that maybe the sway bar was restricting motion. Disconnected it and didn't help. It's the upper suspension member that seems to be the culprit and it's not easily removed.

My 2002 V70 was making rattling noise when going over bumps. Discovered that about half a turn of rear drivers side spring had broken off on the bottom side of the spring and was rattling around in the spring seat. Much of the info on the web indicated that the spring could be removed without using ...