Suspension Issues

SAM2 · Post by **SAM2** » 29 Aug 2011, 17:25

Just got my PVC trap fixed by the dealer and also discovered that my front wheel bearings are bad/need replacing.
I'd like to know if anyone out there has had success replacing the front bearings themselves. I replaced the half-shafts on my old 2000 S40 but never had to touch the wheel bearings. My Haynes manual is telling me that I'll need a special Volvo tool (#9997090) to remove the wheel bearing from the spindle/carrier whatever assembly is referred to. Do I really need this tool? Anyone have luck doing this themselves?

Also need to replace the front right-side strut because it's leaking ... should I replace both front struts as a pair?

SAM2 · Post by **SAM2** » 30 Aug 2011, 10:09

Doing some more research, this will not be a total DIY job. You need a hydraulic press to remove the hub assembly from the spindle. So I need to find a garage that would be willing to do this ... still looking.
I ran into another question though - I had been looking at OEM wheel assemblies because of the great price difference between oem/non-oem. I don't want to put junk on my car to have to do this all over again in 30K. But ... I ran across a Moog hub assembly @ Advanced that come with a 3 year warranty + a 15% discount. Anyone out there with experience (good or bad) with Moog parts?

AndyB2005S40 · Post by **AndyB2005S40** » 08 Jan 2012, 07:47

Hi, SAM2....Just checking how you made out with the front wheel bearings...I'm in the same situation (gonna hit 120,000 this week), realize it ain't a DIY job, but want to avoid going to the dealer to do it for $250+ parts (per side) plus probably $400 or so for labor (My mechanic says his computer shows well under 2hrs per side, so I was thinking "may as well buy aftermarket parts - Timken, Beck & Arnley, Moog - BOTH sides for $250+/- parts, and about $300 labor" )....I saw the deal with the Volvo special tool (9997090...$160+) in my Haynes manual, and wondered if it was r-e-a-l-l-y necessary...Will talk with my mechanic next week when I get a couple tires installed, and assume that he has a good, complete set of W/B tools that'll handle most FWD cars, but I wouldn't mind knowing beforehand how you made out. (Or someone else who was in the same boat)...Happy New Year.