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post Jun 10 2008, 03:26 PM
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i have to replace the left control arm on my 850, according to my mechanic. any one know where i can get one online and what is involved(bearings, nuts and bolts to replace, etc.) thanks.
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post Jun 10 2008, 03:27 PM
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check out fcpgroton.com get the kit, i think there is a kit. either way, replace all the bolts, to be on the safe side. good luck and keep us posted.
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post Jun 10 2008, 03:46 PM
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thanks, found it on that website. :liebe011:
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post Jun 10 2008, 03:49 PM
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super-moderator on the job. woooohoooooo!.. okay,enough cigs and coffee for now.
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post Jun 10 2008, 08:21 PM
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QUOTE(TheGreekMason @ Jun 11 2008, 04:49 AM)
super-moderator on the job.  woooohoooooo!.. okay,enough cigs and coffee for now.




Good one, bro.
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post Jun 11 2008, 02:28 PM
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Make sure to use some greese on the bushings when installing. Put some pressure on the control arm when tightening the bolts to the frame. For example, get all the bolts in place but don't tighten. Then put a block of wood under the control are and lower the car so it compresses the coil over. This way the bushings won't seize in place and last more than 15k miles. New bolts come with the control arm, use them. Make sure everything is tightened to spec. You should be good.
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post Jun 11 2008, 02:36 PM
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thanks for all the tips. will order it soon and possibly take some pics when i replace it.
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post Jun 12 2008, 06:13 AM
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For example, get all the bolts in place but don't tighten. Then put a block of wood under the control are and lower the car so it compresses the coil over. This way the bushings won't seize in place and last more than 15k miles. 




Interesting tip.
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post Jun 13 2008, 03:57 PM
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seriously, great tip. thanks, boost.
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post Jun 14 2008, 04:13 AM
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QUOTE(ampangbear @ Jun 12 2008, 10:13 PM)
Interesting tip.
Thanks.


OzarkLee, a regular contributor on other Volvo forums, always advises DIY mechanics to do this when doing this work.
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post Jun 16 2008, 12:07 AM
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Yes while imagining the procedure he recommended, i would agree that it would allow a longer life to the bushings.

BTW, OzarkLee = BoostJunky?
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