front stabilizer bar replacement

hu5ker555 · Post by **hu5ker555** » 18 Feb 2018, 15:49

2008 S60 2.5T, 177k

The creaking/squeaking noises when I go over bumps is getting worse, and I'm thinking it's time to take it to a repair shop. I've sprayed the bushings with AT-205 and that is no longer helping. It was always worse in the cold weather, but as the weather has gotten warmer I'm still hearing the noises. Pretty sure it's just the stabilizer bar where the bushing are fused to the bar.

Any ideas how much this will cost me?
Will a typical repair shop be able to handle this (Firestone?) or do I need to find a Volvo specialist?
I'd try it myself but the whole idea of dropping the subframe, supporting the engine, etc. seems beyond me.

Post by **oragex** » 18 Feb 2018, 16:27

hu5ker555 wrote: ↑18 Feb 2018, 15:49 Will a typical repair shop be able to handle this (Firestone?)

The answer is no, they won't even have a clue of the torque settings and which bolts needs replaced. Search on local.google.com for european/volvo garage specialists, also on cragslist

The best is to go with a Volvo bar $$$ the bushings are glued to the bar exactly to prevent such noises.

Aftermarket on Ipd bars the bushings are not glued so they need greased. Elevate makes bars but I've read the quality is poor.

hu5ker555 · Post by **hu5ker555** » 26 Feb 2018, 13:38

Are there any videos out there on how to do this replacement?