s80 Control Arm Replacement HELP

gomocs · Post by **gomocs** » 27 Oct 2012, 00:04

I have a 2004 Volvo S80 T6 that just had a transmission replaced at 120,000 miles (I'm sure to no surprise to anyone). Now that I'm broke I noticed that my control arm bushings are bad. I've taken the control arm off and it didn't seem to be a problem. However when pulling the drive shaft out it seems like it has separated in the boot closest to the transmission (see photo). Do I need to be worried or will it go back into place when I get the new control arm on? Also I'm having a hard time getting the strut up high enough to put the new control arm on in AND it keeps rocking back in forth (I guess because of the sway bar). I thought I was following the VIDA instructions pretty well. I don't want to mess up anything that affects the transmission needless to say. Your help is GREATLY appreciated!!!

mbreed · Post by **mbreed** » 09 Nov 2012, 10:20

Line the cv joint back up and push it back in should be fine. I always disconnected the sway bar link so i wouldn't have to fight it. light hammer action will help you securing the A arm to the sub frame. Then you'll need a big pry bar or a come-a-long to lower the A arm enough to get the ball joint in.