Front Wishbone, front bush

**M-R-P** · Monday 5th March 2012, 22:19

Originally Posted by fassi1

Are u talking about 20 or 22?

20 mate

**fassi1** · Monday 5th March 2012, 22:47

20 is quite big one and it should be tightened with high torque.
Can't believe that it comes lose

**local-looney** · Monday 5th March 2012, 22:51

Originally Posted by fassi1

20 is quite big one and it should be tightened with high torque.
Can't believe that it comes lose

after what martin put,i had a good nose through various threads,and theres quite a bit about this!! something else for me being an s60 owner to worry about...lol

**M-R-P** · Monday 5th March 2012, 22:52

I know. They're stretch bolts ya see... They work loose with the microscopic fidgiting of the hub.

**fassi1** · Monday 5th March 2012, 22:53

Originally Posted by 850-shane

same as mine,standard....me and the wife are hunting for a car for her to replace her focus we've had for about 400 years,and she came in the room while i was havin a nose at your pics....i feel that has just cost me a load of money!!

lol

Sounds like since tonight u r looking for light blue S60

**fassi1** · Monday 5th March 2012, 22:56

Originally Posted by martinrpeachey

I know. They're stretch bolts ya see... They work loose with the microscopic fidgiting of the hub.

Will definitely have a look at that.
I reckon Loctite should sort it out.

**local-looney** · Monday 5th March 2012, 22:58

Originally Posted by fassi1

Sounds like since tonight u r looking for light blue S60

lol....it got the wife thinking!!!!

**M-R-P** · Monday 5th March 2012, 23:05

Originally Posted by fassi1

Will definitely have a look at that.
I reckon Loctite should sort it out.

That's what I thought.... Lasts a few weeks

**fassi1** · Monday 5th March 2012, 23:35

So that means that only XC90 Driveshaft Bolts will sort it out?
Maybe use really strong threadlocker?
There is many with a different strength.

**M-R-P** · Monday 5th March 2012, 23:49

What I believe it to be is... When these cover an amount of miles, there's wear between the driveshafts and hub. This wear manifests itself in a tiny amount of movement which can, but not always, loosen the hub bolt. My drivers side one is fine. I discovered that my passenger side one was missing, shortly after I got the car and by then, the damage was done. I bought a new bolt for it but with all the loctite in the world, It won't stay put for more than a month

, however, give it a try and see how you get on. The rubber washer on the xc bolts take the little bit of movement out before it starts undoing the bolt - usually.

Here it is, in the middle of the big, shiny, round thing

**Redbrick** · Tuesday 6th March 2012, 01:16

Originally Posted by fassi1

Hopefully will be able to help one day

Ive noticed knocking today and couldn't resist to find out whats the reason.

Does Powerflex do front wishbone rear bushes?

Available from Superflex, if you really need them and sell a kidney

http://www.superflex.co.uk/products.php?cat=423

Just to add I powerflexed the fronts at 100K, the rears are still OK at 185K.

Some Plod P2's have different front pins and Powerflex bushes don't fit.

**fassi1** · Tuesday 6th March 2012, 07:08

Originally Posted by martinrpeachey

What I believe it to be is... When these cover an amount of miles, there's wear between the driveshafts and hub. This wear manifests itself in a tiny amount of movement which can, but not always, loosen the hub bolt. My drivers side one is fine. I discovered that my passenger side one was missing, shortly after I got the car and by then, the damage was done. I bought a new bolt for it but with all the loctite in the world, It won't stay put for more than a month

, however, give it a try and see how you get on. The rubber washer on the xc bolts take the little bit of movement out before it starts undoing the bolt - usually.

Here it is, in the middle of the big, shiny, round thing

Can't wait to check the bolts on mine.

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 6th March 2012, 08:25

Originally Posted by Redbrick

Available from Superflex, if you really need them and sell a kidney

http://www.superflex.co.uk/products.php?cat=423

Just to add I powerflexed the fronts at 100K, the rears are still OK at 185K.

Some Plod P2's have different front pins and Powerflex bushes don't fit.

Ouch! they're expensive

From what I've seen, if the bush has been replaced with pattern ones, sometimes the pin is straight rather than fluted, this will over-compress the poly and stop it fitting correctly.

**fassi1** · Thursday 8th March 2012, 23:02

I put poly bushes on today and must say that it is pain in the ass job.
Pin was straight but i fluted it with an angle grinder so it fits nicely without squeezing.
Above instructions were very handy so big thanx.
Drive shaft bolts weren't loose and they look like brand new, maybe already replaced with some proper ones.

**M-R-P** · Thursday 8th March 2012, 23:20

Glad it went ok mate but I would have reemed out the bush, rather than grinding the pin, mainly for speed and ease

What was hardest?...
Getting the old bush out or inserting the new one?

**fassi1** · Thursday 8th March 2012, 23:36

I think getting the old ones out was quite hard but inserting new ones wasn't easy aswell.
The good news is that its all done.

**M-R-P** · Thursday 8th March 2012, 23:42

Originally Posted by fassi1

I think getting the old ones out was quite hard but inserting new ones wasn't easy aswell.
The good news is that its all done.

And? what does she feel like now?
I did the polys, shocks, top mounts and track rods all in a weekend so I don't know what made the biggest difference. I think you'll find the steering feels more precise.