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Apr 9th, 2024, 23:37 | #1 |
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Special Volvo Tool
Hi, did I read somewhere that Volvo special tools were available to rent/borrow or something? Maybe I imagined it! Anyway, I need to replace the rear axle bushings on my 97 V70 and apparently you need a Volvo pulling tool to removed and insert the old and new part. Unless someone has another genius way to fit this part. Thanks in advance.
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Apr 11th, 2024, 13:56 | #2 | |
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fitting a shall having cleaned well fit the new with silicon grease and if needed a big g clamp to push new one in,its not half as hard job as most make out tbh hardest bit is shifting the big main splined bolt in order to release the bushes,parts for volvo.com had the tool.but for a single use cant see the point!
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Apr 11th, 2024, 16:38 | #3 |
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Agree with above, I assume you mean the delta arm bush? I did mine without the tool, heat is your friend but make sure you protect the fuel line on the RHS.
I did it by a using a blow-torch on the bush (lots of smoke so a bit scary but it works) and also hacking out the circular rubber bush with a hacksaw blade so as to make the hole as large as possible, then putting a loop of decent strength chain through it. I then put a heavy sledge hammer through the loop and whacked out in an outwards direction - if you get a big enough loop of chain you can get enough swing to pull it out. As noted above, the splined bolt that holds it in can be a PITA to get out, again I used heat and a club hammer IIRC, it came eventually. Budget on replacing that bolt! I used a Meyle replacement part, obtained from PFV online, that's a decent make and they've both been fine ever since, it was a long time ago I changed them. HTH
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Apr 12th, 2024, 23:22 | #4 |
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I have the vehicle booked in with my trusted garage who will do this job for me. If I could supply the special Volvo tool, it would have made life much easier. I’m sure they will have their own method. Thanks for the advice.
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Apr 22nd, 2024, 11:26 | #5 |
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I used the tool bought from Skandix but stripped the threads and shattered the casting on the first one and only just managed to get both out with the replacement they sent through (bless them!).
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Apr 22nd, 2024, 12:09 | #6 | |
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Were you using just the main tool or did you also have the strengthening piece that goes with it. Also is that a pattern tool supplied by Skandix or genuine Volvo? Reason I ask: I bought the genuine Volvo tool from Skandix, along with the strengthening piece several years ago, but have not had the need to use it. I bought it to have on the shelf as and when needed.
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Apr 22nd, 2024, 14:01 | #7 |
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I bought and used the reinforcement tool as well as the tool itself in 2020 (see attached).
Their listing says it is a 'Genuine product from vehicle manufacturer' so I guess it's Volvo. From memory I used a myriad of other things to tease it out at the same time (heat, releasing fluid etc) but I do remember that the amount of force that you had to put through that tool was pretty scary! I had to make sure that the car was super secure. |
Apr 22nd, 2024, 14:48 | #8 | |
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Apr 22nd, 2024, 15:03 | #9 |
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So sorry! Maybe mine were just exceptionally stubborn. I have read that many others have not had issues. You will know pretty early on if they are going to be pigs!
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Apr 22nd, 2024, 16:13 | #10 |
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I live in hope that it won't be an issue when the time comes. My car being low mileage and not driven on salted roads is more or less as it left the factory underneath. To date I have not had any issues with rusty bolts etc, but of course there is always the fist time.
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