Engine Mounts

[kcwilliams]

Hi everyone,
I am ordering parts to do a steering rack replacement on my 1998 V70 FWD non-turbo. I am fairly new to this vehicle and am still on the front edge of it's particular learning curve.

While I have changed steering racks before (Volvo 244, 740, Volks golf) I have only limited written resources to work from for this model - specifically a write up from Volvospeed (http://volvospeed.com/pdf/power_steering.pdf) and the description in the Haynes service and repair manual. The gist of the operation seems to be that the sub-frame needs to be lowered a few inches in the back (while the engine is supported) to allow clearance for the steering rack to be replaced.

Three questions:
1. Does anyone know of any other good, illustrated guides I am missing?
2. Is it advisable to pre-order/change any motor mounts with the sub-frame lowered?
3. Specifically which is the motor mount that attaches to the power steering rack (I intend to order from FCP Groton, I don't know if its bad forum etiquette, but a link/image/part number of that specific motor mount would be greatly appreciated.)

Thanks in advance.
Kevin

[Juan62]

You can find the number on the engine mount (front or rear) can't remember which, but, for my 98 S70 T5-M, it was 8631698.
I see there is another number too; 8631702. Make sure you get the correct number and identical part or call your local Volvo dealer and ask for the part number for your vehicle.
I recommend on Volvo OEM parts for this and stay away from ScanTech and APA/URO. Don't last as long.