740 front bushings - to replace all, or some?

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by Jamie, Jul 23, 2006.

  1. Jamie

    Jamie Guest

    I bought a set of bushings for my front end and so far so good. I
    pulled the radius arms off and will bring them to the shop tomorrow to
    press out the old bushings and in with the new. I also will swap out
    the radius rod bushings closest to the hub. These are a piece of cake.

    The tough nut (literally) I am dealing with is the control arm bushing.
    The end under the shock was easy, but the opposite end with the bushing
    is a BEAR. I already broke one socket using my foot trying to force it
    off. I can't get an impact wrench in there and my next attempt will be
    a heavy duty spanner wrench.

    Just to be sure, with 200,000 miles, is it safe to think this bushing
    is worn, or should I just not bother now?

    Thanks,
    Jamie
     
    Jamie, Jul 23, 2006
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  2. Jamie

    Jamie Guest

    I bought a propane torch today. What's the best way to get the nut off
    using heat?
     
    Jamie, Jul 24, 2006
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  3. Jamie

    zencraps Guest

  4. Jamie

    Jamie Guest

    Thanks!
     
    Jamie, Jul 24, 2006
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  5. Jamie

    Jamie Guest

    Do the anti-sway bar bushings affect steering? They are cracked, but
    don't seem split. I am trying to tighten the front end and didn't know
    if you can feel play or vibrations of these are loose.
     
    Jamie, Jul 24, 2006
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  6. Jamie

    Jamie Guest

    OK, the car is back together. My efforts to remove the rear control arm
    were useless. I don't hear or detect any problems so those are going to
    stay. Otherwise it seems much better.
     
    Jamie, Jul 25, 2006
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