How To Replace Control Arm Bushings On A 2004 Volvo V70 R

Don't buy a whole control arm for your volvo v70 or s60 if you have a press you can replace your bushings for a fraction of the price.

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[esam]

This deserves more likes for the peacock alone.

[PistonShack]

Thanks Salvo Brothers, I am doing this repair right now on my V70XC 2001 @329K. Volvo For a Life!

[MrPeach]

to get the lower control arm on the ball joint I un screwed the two bolts on the strut and seated the ball joint and then was able to put the lower strut bolt in easy and then add weight to get the top bolt back in. I found that easier then prying it.

[captdave-vhxp]

Thanks for the video. I'm currently at 307k on my 2002 and just now having this very same problem. Great job!

[GoldenGrenadier]

Thinking about doing this but putting in poly bushings due to their ease of installation but the lack of a hydraulic press is going to be an issue. I wonder if I could use a truck's frame and a car jack as a sort of ghetto press...

[stefanst-onge]

Yo brothers great how to even tho I don’t have a Volvo many good tips in this one

[martinjckroon]

U can also use powerflex or strongflex bushings instead, they will probably last longer.

[ellefields]

Nice video, think I’ll try to hammer out my 2001 V70XC along with a lift kit this fall/winter.

[davidmyers]

Glad I found this I have all the parts in a kit everything already pre pressed ready to go just been putting it off

[UFO]

Everything good, excepts that bushing at 7:15 should stick out about 1mm on side as you can see on OEM Control arm

[stranotech]

Let me know how those URO parts bushings hold up over time!

[gasgas]

I have a driveway, a trolley jack, a socket set, chisels and Thor The Mighty Hammer with which I will do this job! I envisage having to burn out the old rubber then cut the steel. I am a mean bar steward, I want to change the bushes just because we should not waste the planet's resources buying new arms each time. Or indeed throw the car away and buy a new one. The fact that the bushes are $160 cheaper than the control arms has nothing to do with it! . . . . . well actually it does. If I fail with $30 of bushes it has cost me $30. If I succeed I have saved $160. I'll take the risk.

[lumimobb]

ratchet strap to fold the control arms is better technique :)