2007 XC 90 Front bushing

nyc1836 · Post by **nyc1836** » 25 Nov 2018, 09:43

2007 XC 90 3.2 115k
I don't know if these are called bushings front right and left.I think I need to replace them and which make should I get.

Post by **SuperHerman** » 26 Nov 2018, 23:00

From your pictures I cannot tell what the part is. It is too cold outside to look at mine.

Can you take a picture from further away so that part identification can be made?

nyc1836 · Post by **nyc1836** » 27 Nov 2018, 19:44

I think it is a front sub frame bushing

Post by **SuperHerman** » 27 Nov 2018, 21:20

I had a feeling your first photos were of the subframe busings, but TX undercarriage age differs than MN.

Usually the subframe bushings last a long time, but in Houston I have heard the heat does cause them to age quicker.

What are your symptoms other than they look aged?

The bushings actually don't look that bad - what I see is cracked undercarriage paint of the really large painted black washer. The washers cover the actual busing. You can see this in your last photo of the engine cradle subframe.

You have three options 1) leave them alone, 2) install some IPD inserts, or 3 replace them (which is not that easy).

nyc1836 · Post by **nyc1836** » 28 Nov 2018, 14:22

my friend who is a mechanic checked them they are fine we are just doing the 2 strut mount and Engine Torque Rod Hutchinson 30680708
thanks

Post by **SuperHerman** » 28 Nov 2018, 16:36

Good to hear you avoided that job and/or bill.

Buy OEM Volvo Strut mounts - the consensus is they last the longest. As they are a difficult part to replace it is worth the extra money. Torque rod is easy to replace and also not as critical.

nyc1836 · Post by **nyc1836** » 28 Nov 2018, 20:09

they told me to buy SACHS Strut mounts which I did they are made in Romania Torque Rod Hutchinson 30680708 which is made in France from FCP Euro and claims to give a real lifetime guarantee