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balljoint replacement 850 1994

posted by  Jason D on  Tue Feb 25 04:44 CST 2003
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So I just got back from my state safety inspection with bad news.

I have a bad Balljoint on my LH side.

I have the Haynes manual and it looks pretty straight forward, but I have one question...

Do I need to get an alignment once it's done? I plan on doing the balljoint replacement myself and am hoping that I don't need an alignment once I'm done.

Can't really do that myself.

Thanks,

Jason
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94 855 Turbo, Aretha








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    balljoint replacement 850 1994

    posted by  Flying Dutchman on  Tue Feb 25 05:01 CST 2003
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    alignment is always necessary after any front end work. You shoudl be able to do the ball joint yourself. You car doesn't need to be properly aligned to pass inspection though if that's what you're worried about. They don't check that. Plus alignments aren't all that expensive.

    Just a word of advice, be patient. When I replaced my rear main and my clutch it was a bear getting that baby lose on the drivers side. Passenger came right off.








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      balljoint replacement 850 1994

      posted by  Jason D on  Tue Feb 25 05:25 CST 2003
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      Thanks for the advice... I don't give a hoot what the state looks at, to tell you the truth.

      I had noticed a clunking sound for a few weeks now... they just confirmed my suspicion... used the guy as a diagnostic tool... Heck, I'm shelling out $29 for inspection anyway, might as well get the most out of it!

      I'll get the alignment.

      Anyone know a good alignment shop for Volvo's in the Boston area?

      Regarding patience... I've learned it has to be a prerequisite when fixing cars myself. You never know what you're gonna run into under there.

      Hoping it'll come off easily since it's worn.

      -Jason
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        balljoint replacement 850 1994

        posted by  Flying Dutchman on  Tue Feb 25 14:41 CST 2003
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        I'm in CT, but I've always found that the dealer is the best place for this since the only things they adjust are Volvo's. The'yre only a few bucks more for alignments than the independent shops, but the alignment seems to hold better from the dealer. A friend of mine uses 128 Volvo and has been happy with them. They're up near Woburn I think right off of 128.
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          Balljoint or 'A' arm... 850 1994

          posted by  russb on  Wed Feb 26 09:11 CST 2003
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          Check your car, some time in early model year 1994 Volvo switched from a separate balljoint to an A arm/balljoint assembly (it is replaced as a unit)

          An alignment (4 wheel) goes for around $80 at my indie mechanic's shop (Spencer Sunoco, in Spencer, Ma. They specialize in Volvo. 1-508-885-5952 ask for Rollie) It is not nessessary, but I would reccommend an alignment.

          Check out this place for parts...

          www.eEuroparts.com

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            Balljoint or 'A' arm... 850 1994

            posted by  Jason D on  Thu Feb 27 02:17 CST 2003
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            Thanks for noticing that Russ... I had actually already checked on that before I ordered any parts. I have one of the early ones from 94, and have the older style.

            I ordered the part from FCPGroton, down in Groton, CT. I called up to ask if the balljoint came with new nuts, the Haynes manual suggests new ones be used during replacement, and the guy asked for my VIN to determine the chassis number. Anything after a certain number, you can find it on their website... fcpgroton.com, will have the newer style.

            The guy was funny about it, he actually said "You are one of the lucky ones."

            I assumed he meant lucky because 1. The balljoint was only $16, as opposed to $75 for the new style whole control-arm. and 2. It's a heck of a lot easier to replace just the balljoint than the whole control arm.

            Anybody know why Volvo ditched the old style, 2 piece system. Seems better to me... at least more convenient and cheaper to replace.

            Shopping around for an alignment from somebody nearer to me... I live in Rockland, Ma. Spencer isn't so close, but thanks.

            -Jason D
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            94 855 Turbo, Aretha







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