How do my Delta Link Bushings look to you?

jonslave · Post by **jonslave** » 24 May 2020, 10:16

Car has a lot of miles on it. How do these look guys?

Post by **Chuck W** » 24 May 2020, 21:18

The rubber looks a little old, but they appear to actually be in one piece.

Unless they are broken, or your in replacing the outer link bushings, I would just leave them.

Post by **scot850** » 25 May 2020, 11:23

+1 First one looks ok, but second one is starting to get there but not yet.

Neil.

jonslave · Post by **jonslave** » 25 May 2020, 12:02

Did them both and the delta links. Woof. Not a fun one.

Post by **Clemens** » 25 May 2020, 13:41

wow, that was quick!

my98s70glt · Post by **my98s70glt** » 25 May 2020, 14:00

Heat is your friend. I was told to blast the delta link with heat until the plastic shell starts to melt then it should slide out a lot easier. Unfortunately, that knowledge was dropped on me after the fact.

jonslave · Post by **jonslave** » 26 May 2020, 07:46

I just raked a drill across the top and plunged it in the corners a few times. Popped right out with the tool.

For the Delta link bushings, I actually ended up lowering the whole rear suspension to the ground with the brake rotors sitting on wood blocks. Just didn't have 2 wheeled jacks. Shocks disconnected but springs in the seats. I HIGHLY recommend having 2 rolling jacks under the spring seats. If you don't, be prepared to muscle the assembly around.

Post by **Sveedy** » 26 May 2020, 09:02

Just curious - where did you find the delta link removal tool ?

jonslave · Post by **jonslave** » 26 May 2020, 10:02

A seller on ebay had the genuine volvo one

Post by **Sveedy** » 26 May 2020, 10:16

Good find and impressively done !