I finished replacing the control arms and ball joints. 100% alignment needed. I suspect the unreported front end collision necessitated an alignment compensation. Now with new parts the steering wheel is 15 degrees to the left for straight driving and the passenger wheel has some visible toe out.
850 Front axle alignment issue Topic is solved
- ZionXIX
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Re: 850 Front axle alignment issue
Scarlett: 1996 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl ~210K mi
Norman: 2012 F150 XLT Crew Cab in Oxford White ~110K mi
Ember: 2005 XC90 2.5T FWD in Ruby Red Metallic ~83K mi *Newest addition to the fleet*
Ruby: 1997 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl - parts car
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Norman: 2012 F150 XLT Crew Cab in Oxford White ~110K mi
Ember: 2005 XC90 2.5T FWD in Ruby Red Metallic ~83K mi *Newest addition to the fleet*
Ruby: 1997 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl - parts car
Rose: 2020 Ram 1500 in Delmonico Red Pearl - SWMBO's Vehicle
- misha
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I never had issues or needed alignment after control arms or bushings replacement.
It could be that somebody in the past performed alignment with bad and worn steering parts.
It could be that somebody in the past performed alignment with bad and worn steering parts.
'97 850 2.5 20v / fully equipped / Motronic 4.4 from the factory / upgraded with S,V,C,XC70 instrument cluster / polar white wagon
History of Volvos in the family:
'71 144 S
'73 144 De Luxe
'78 244 DL
'78 244 DL
'79 244 GLE
'85 340 GLS
History of Volvos in the family:
'71 144 S
'73 144 De Luxe
'78 244 DL
'78 244 DL
'79 244 GLE
'85 340 GLS
- manovlov
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So, i have to change a control arm because a bush is broken. Under warranty.
Thanks to all of you Guys that transformed me from a pumpkin beginner to a respectable mechanic.
Thanks to all of you Guys that transformed me from a pumpkin beginner to a respectable mechanic.
1995/02 850 GLT 2.5 170 Petrol M56
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