replacing control arm bushings

Andy Berry · Post by **Andy Berry** » 17 Feb 2012, 15:55

i need to replace the control arm bushings. i asked a guy for an estimate and he said 'upper? lower? inner? outer? front or rear?' really....i wont be going back to that guy but i need to know what to tell the mechanic i use. what exactly do i need to ask for, for a 1992 740 wagon?

Post by **billofdurham** » 18 Feb 2012, 15:20

He was covering all of the bases and some that didn't need covering. The control arms are part of the steering/suspension and each control arm, one right and one left has two bushings which could be called inner and outer. I would replace both at the same time. There is also a control arm stay which has one bushing and this should be checked and replaced if necessary. The attached from VADIS shows the bushings, parts 8, 10 & 11, on the front. They are the same on the other side.

740 front axle spring support.pdf: (146.22 KiB) Downloaded 1376 times

The rear suspension does not have control arms. It has support arms and torque rods which do have bushings. If you have been told you need control arm bushings it is the front.

Bill.

aero960 · Post by **aero960** » 19 Feb 2018, 09:48

trying to replace control arms in 1996 960. Cant find parts: IPD says they have no complete arms, only Bushings. FCP lists Meyle part 516 050 960 1 and 2. These do not fit at the ball joint end as Meyle parts are about 60mm wide while the OEM parts are about 40mm. Hence it cannot fit the knuckle. Can anyone help with a valid part number or am I left with only option to replace bushings in old arms.
THX

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 19 Feb 2018, 11:33

Control Arm - Front driver side lower: Volvo 274451

Control Arm - Front passenger side lower: Volvo 274452

Bushings are available.

Control Arm Bushing - front (rear): 9191537

Control Arm Bushing - front (forward): (Lemforder) Volvo OE number: 6819537

all of the parts are listed at eeuroparts.com