Top mounts

richieski · Sep 16th, 2022, 10:06

I have really bad knocking ....
These top mounts don't look right to me. Please confirm if they are totally shot.
I have searched other groups and some say the seats are incorrect.

richieski · Sep 16th, 2022, 10:20

Will i need to replace top mounts and spring seats.
Also does anyone know the distance from the star washer to the top of he threaded part?

stuart bowes · Sep 16th, 2022, 11:15

how much distance do you have to the nut, I'll check mine later if no-one else beats me to it but from memory I would say at least 10-12mm or so

if you have the bonnet open and bounce the slam panel up and down do you see movement at the top mounts?

if you're going to replace the top mounts it would be silly not to replace the spring seats at the same time just in terms of logistics

the spring seat is a rubber(/metal?) composite which can break down, and the top mount has a bearing race in it which can wear out and potentially cause a knocking noise I suppose

the correct order of assembly is viewable in VIDA let us know if you need to see a screen shot I'll add one later

all sorts of things can knock, have a read though this https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=327592

stuart bowes · Sep 16th, 2022, 21:40

correct assembly:

CricketyJimin · Sep 16th, 2022, 22:17

The spring seat in 2 looks broken to me, it is lifted too far up and you can see the seat is split inside, part 6 in the diagram Stuart posted. 1 could still be OK, it's hard to see from the photo.

Mattttt · Sep 17th, 2022, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

correct assembly:

Item 32 upside down surely???

Mattttt · Sep 17th, 2022, 18:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by richieski

I have really bad knocking ....
These top mounts don't look right to me. Please confirm if they are totally shot.
I have searched other groups and some say the seats are incorrect.

Think i saw this question on fb, id say the one looks fine to me, the other not so much, the start/cross nut i just tighten up, i didn't measure a distance? am i wrong? Change the top mount rubber if the splines look worn i think this is my current issue

stuart bowes · Sep 17th, 2022, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattttt

Item 32 upside down surely???

I think it's just one of those optical illusion things the brain inverts it for some reason

when fitting it you'd be hard pressed to get it the wrong way around

richieski · Sep 22nd, 2022, 19:20

Thank you all for your responses.
I have new spring seats and will fit them weekend. Bought them as I want to take the springs out to check they were correctly assembled so while they are out i will put the new seats in.
Is the purpose of item (2) supposed to sit on (5)? say if the wheel drops in a pothole does stop the damper from dropping through?

richieski · Sep 22nd, 2022, 19:22

Screenshot 2022-09-22 192115.jpg

This one from autodoc YT looks like they are touching

Sep 16th, 2022, 11:15	#3
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 21:17 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	how much distance do you have to the nut, I'll check mine later if no-one else beats me to it but from memory I would say at least 10-12mm or so if you have the bonnet open and bounce the slam panel up and down do you see movement at the top mounts? if you're going to replace the top mounts it would be silly not to replace the spring seats at the same time just in terms of logistics the spring seat is a rubber(/metal?) composite which can break down, and the top mount has a bearing race in it which can wear out and potentially cause a knocking noise I suppose the correct order of assembly is viewable in VIDA let us know if you need to see a screen shot I'll add one later all sorts of things can knock, have a read though this https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=327592 __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link Last edited by stuart bowes; Sep 16th, 2022 at 11:17.

Sep 16th, 2022, 21:40	#4
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 21:17 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	correct assembly: __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link

Sep 16th, 2022, 10:20	#2
richieski Member Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 23:38 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Swindon	Will i need to replace top mounts and spring seats. Also does anyone know the distance from the star washer to the top of he threaded part?

Sep 16th, 2022, 22:17	#5
CricketyJimin Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 15:47 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stuck in the middle	The spring seat in 2 looks broken to me, it is lifted too far up and you can see the seat is split inside, part 6 in the diagram Stuart posted. 1 could still be OK, it's hard to see from the photo.

Sep 22nd, 2022, 19:20	#9
richieski Member Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 23:38 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Swindon	Thank you all for your responses. I have new spring seats and will fit them weekend. Bought them as I want to take the springs out to check they were correctly assembled so while they are out i will put the new seats in. Is the purpose of item (2) supposed to sit on (5)? say if the wheel drops in a pothole does stop the damper from dropping through?

Sep 22nd, 2022, 19:22	#10
richieski Member Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 23:38 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Swindon	Screenshot 2022-09-22 192115.jpg This one from autodoc YT looks like they are touching

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