Control Arm Rear Bushing, Replacing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Replacing Control Arm Rear Bushing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Turbocharged engines: Remove the nut on the right-hand side.

Position the control arm in a vise. Hold the bushing down using special tool 9985433 .

Press the control arm out of the bushing using a drift.

Clean the axle end of the wheel spindle.

Lubricate the new bushing using soap solution. Press the bushing onto the control arm. Use special tool 9995065 .

NOTE: Check the position of the bushing.

NOTE: The bushing must be secured inside (cannot be removed).