Rear Link Arm bushes replacement 2005

Brutus1965 · Jul 16th, 2022, 12:04

I have a knock on the back end of my 2005. It is always in the vertical axis which has helped me narrow it down as follows.

I need to replace two bushes.

On the Rear Link Arm (both sides) I have identified the bush as 31277899 in the attached diagram which is held in place by a bush retainer 31277897 with 2x bolts. It is the forward upper part of the link arm bush part number 31277899. The bolts are covered in underseal so that'll need cleaning off but is it a matter of just unbolting the two bolts and remove the retainer and fit them back in reverse ?

Does any part of the suspension on that side need supporting to stop it twisting out of place while I refit ??

Surely it cant be that simple can it ??

I cant figure out how to attach an image so here is a link

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173535682...BoC-rgQAvD_BwE

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Jul 16th, 2022, 12:04	#1
Brutus1965 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 22:50 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Northampton	Rear Link Arm bushes replacement 2005 I have a knock on the back end of my 2005. It is always in the vertical axis which has helped me narrow it down as follows. I need to replace two bushes. On the Rear Link Arm (both sides) I have identified the bush as 31277899 in the attached diagram which is held in place by a bush retainer 31277897 with 2x bolts. It is the forward upper part of the link arm bush part number 31277899. The bolts are covered in underseal so that'll need cleaning off but is it a matter of just unbolting the two bolts and remove the retainer and fit them back in reverse ? Does any part of the suspension on that side need supporting to stop it twisting out of place while I refit ?? Surely it cant be that simple can it ?? I cant figure out how to attach an image so here is a link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173535682...BoC-rgQAvD_BwE IMG_20220713_205459.jpg IMG_20220713_210449.jpg IMG_20220713_210727.jpg IMG_20220713_180425 - Copy.jpg __________________ Current Volvo XC90 2.4 (2005) Automatic in bronze Current Toyota Yaris 1.4 (2014) Manual in silver Previous cars - Ssangyongs, Volvo 960, Citroens, Avensis, Fiesta & Escorts, Minis, Beetle & Passat, Cavalier, Acclaim, Mini & Maestro

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