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Suspension Rattle S70 T5

Having Suspension Rattle S70 T5? Diagnosing Worn Spring Seats For about a week now, I have noticed what I can only attempt to describe as a quiet ‘clunking/rattling‘…

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S70 T5 – Needs New Suspension?

Do You Need New Suspension? Suspension overhaul shopping list and Tutorial 2 inner tie rods, 2 outer tie rods, 2 spring seats. You also might want to…

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Knocking Volvo 850 Struts

What causes knocking Volvo 850 struts? Q: “I’ve recently changed all the ball joint connections on my Volvo 850 with the exception of the inner tie rods. At…

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Broken / Worn Spring Seats – Photos & Description

Volvo owners often complain about knocks, squeaks, rattles and clunks. Common failures that can create these noises are worn spring seats or worn out upper rear shock mounts.…

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