Suspension: - top mount bearing

deauville · Apr 18th, 2013, 01:07

recently I had to change both top mount bearings, which I bought from my Volvo dealers in poole. after having them fitted by my mechanic it was noticed that the o/s bearing wasn't operating correctly. when turning the steering wheel left the bearing would turn so far then stop before I had reached full lock then when reaching full lock on the steering wheel the bearing would twang as it released into the full lock position. you can see the fault by looking under the wing with someone turning the steering wheel. my mechanic asked me to get in touch with Volvo to see if they could replace it which they did but I had to pay for it. they would only do it under warranty if I let them fit it for me and if they found the part to be faulty. why can't they look under the wing see what is happening and replace the part. the way they want to do it is going to cost me a fortune in labour cost.

BrianH · Apr 18th, 2013, 21:45

Take heart beauville. I took mine into Volvo Poole last month and said listen to that exhaust I bought off you a few months ago. The baffles were loose.

The exhaust was installed by Wareham Tyre and Exhaust.

All was replaced free of charge, no parts, no labour costs.

BrianH.

BrianH · Apr 24th, 2013, 16:39

Volvo just rung they will be charging the labour.........£72.

BrianH 517K

Apr 18th, 2013, 01:07	#1
deauville Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: poole	top mount bearing recently I had to change both top mount bearings, which I bought from my Volvo dealers in poole. after having them fitted by my mechanic it was noticed that the o/s bearing wasn't operating correctly. when turning the steering wheel left the bearing would turn so far then stop before I had reached full lock then when reaching full lock on the steering wheel the bearing would twang as it released into the full lock position. you can see the fault by looking under the wing with someone turning the steering wheel. my mechanic asked me to get in touch with Volvo to see if they could replace it which they did but I had to pay for it. they would only do it under warranty if I let them fit it for me and if they found the part to be faulty. why can't they look under the wing see what is happening and replace the part. the way they want to do it is going to cost me a fortune in labour cost.

Apr 24th, 2013, 16:39	#3
BrianH VOC Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 12:56 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bournemouth	Up date Volvo just rung they will be charging the labour.........£72. BrianH 517K

Apr 18th, 2013, 21:45	#2
BrianH VOC Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 12:56 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bournemouth	Take heart beauville. I took mine into Volvo Poole last month and said listen to that exhaust I bought off you a few months ago. The baffles were loose. The exhaust was installed by Wareham Tyre and Exhaust. All was replaced free of charge, no parts, no labour costs. BrianH.

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