Loose Delta Link

[Sandro Seminara]

Good evening,

I was changing out my summer tires with winter ones today and I noticed some play in my drivers rear wheel. I was able to wiggle it left and right a bit and followed it back through what I believe is one of the Delta Links. I had the drivers side completely jacked up with the passenger side supporting the car. As I wiggles back and forth with my hands at 9 and 3 I started following the movement along the suspension. The movement went practically to the other side of the car. I believe my problem might be what FCP Groton calls it "Rear Trailing Arm Bushing kit. ( http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/product_id/17955/nm/1994_1997_Volvo_850_Turbo_Rear_Trailing_Arm_Bushing_Kit_Left_Side/category_id/190 )

Has anyone had to replace this before? Was it fairly quick; 2 hours or so? Any things I should take into account? Lastly is it common for these to fail by 243,000 miles? ('95 850 Turbo Sedan)

Thanks

Sandro

[DonutsDemise]

I've never done it myself, but bushings do wear out over time. Just get an alignment because the rear will be out now.

[FCP Euro]

I have not done this on my 850 but I know it needs it. From what I hear, it is not hard to do.

[JordanW]

There are really just 4 bushing components for the rear suspenion. The kit you provided a link to... Typically when those fail, the aluminum bushing housing usually cracks or seperates. Replacing these is not that difficult, some have had trouble with removing the bolt that attaches to the link. You'll want to find a competent shop to align it aftwards, as most tend to believe that there is no adjustments for the rear suspension.

HOWEVER, I would advise you check the condition of the trailing arm to chassis bushing. http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/product_id/17930/nm/1993_1997_Volvo_850_Rear_Trailing_Arm_Link/category_id/190 . Replacing this is a bit more difficult in my experience, but certainly do-able in the driveway with the right tools. If you search threads, these topics have been discussed before.

[speedn_j]

i've had it done at the shop and they showed me how to do it. its pretty easy if you have a lift. gotta take the sway off and unbolt the shocks then the links should just bolt out. make sure you have a jack to hold the weight of the delta arms. i'd say maybe a hour max per side

[jdlc]

Good evening,

I was changing out my summer tires with winter ones today and I noticed some play in my drivers rear wheel. I was able to wiggle it left and right a bit and followed it back through what I believe is one of the Delta Links. I had the drivers side completely jacked up with the passenger side supporting the car. As I wiggles back and forth with my hands at 9 and 3 I started following the movement along the suspension. The movement went practically to the other side of the car. I believe my problem might be what FCP Groton calls it "Rear Trailing Arm Bushing kit. ( http://www.fcpgroton...category_id/190 )

Has anyone had to replace this before? Was it fairly quick; 2 hours or so? Any things I should take into account? Lastly is it common for these to fail by 243,000 miles? ('95 850 Turbo Sedan)

Thanks

Sandro

You're lucky if in fact the fubar bushing (assuming not the trailing arm bushing itself attached to the chassis) is on the passenger side because that's the easiest one to access. Replace the others only as needed and avoid unnecessary work. 'While you're in there' hardly apply here, discounting possible alignment that you might need (if you have rear sway bar and you need to loosen it during your install, then you do).

Secure the car with sturdy stands on level ground and work safely ;)