98 s70 fwd suspension ?'s

rgcustom · Post by **rgcustom** » 09 Feb 2013, 19:14

What is the difference between fwd and awd front suspension? I found a kit that is for a full overhaul bit it is for awd only. I would like to know so I maybe wont have to spend the extra $200 on the extra party's for the fwd kit.(extra parts meaning control arms, end links, and tie rods)

Post by **Matty Moo** » 09 Feb 2013, 20:26

Absolutely nothing in the front end, suspension wise. Can't remember if the awd 98 has the four bolt control arms or two bolt.

Post by **mikealder** » 10 Feb 2013, 03:36

AWD uses the five bolt wishbones, four through the subframe and one for pinching it to the strut
FWD uses the three bolt wishbone, two through the subframe and one for pinching it to the strut - Mike

Post by **xHeart** » 10 Feb 2013, 07:31

FWD wishbone with 3 bolts. Picture showing 1 bolted to subframe.

: '97-850, driver's side control arm bolted on to subframe; MVS_4110.jpg (503.35 KiB) Viewed 859 times

rgcustom · Post by **rgcustom** » 12 Feb 2013, 15:53

Thanks for the clarfication. I have already had the front struts replaced, but I am still getting a cliking and knocking sound from the front left side when turning the wheel sharply in either direction.. Any ideas on what needs replacing?

Post by **rmmagow** » 12 Feb 2013, 16:04

sounds like the front CV axle. Has to be replaced.

Post by **JRL** » 12 Feb 2013, 16:46

I sure hope you installed new spring seats when you did the struts?
Other noises
Bad sway bar end links
Bad control arms
(and axles)

rgcustom · Post by **rgcustom** » 12 Feb 2013, 16:59

Other noises:
Sounds like something is rubbing or draging the break,
moderate vibration (mechanical) with low speed acceleration( i.e. going over speedbumps)

Post by **jblackburn** » 12 Feb 2013, 20:41

CV joints.