Subframe Bush Inserts Fitted - what a difference!

[Harvey]

Bit more info.

[JamesT5]

I've noticed the wheel alignment has improved and the wheel now sits in a better position, it self-centers much more readily and the car seems to hold a straight line better than before.

Note to LeeT5, yes I did have a 4 wheel alignment to make sure the rest of the car was right first and yes they did use the correct Volvo V70 profile on the machine and yes the technician was suitable trained to use the equipment - just sayin'.....

[JamesT5]

Correct torque setting for the large subframe bush bolt is 77ft/lb + 120 degrees.

The smaller 14mm bolts on the rear subframe bush plates should be tightened to 37ft/lb.

Also, you should have applied thread lock to the bolt, not reinsert dry.

As mentioned, lubricant should have also been used on the inserts. This prevents them from 'creaking' under torsional stress.

N.B. What I have just written is not for James benefit cos he doesn't like me and he will choose not to listen to me, it's for anyone else reading the thread. Hopefully, they will install there's correctly and not risk stripping the threads on the Subframe by doing up the bolts -'FT'.

Here's a 4 minute video from IPD on how to do the job properly...

You're right....... I don't like you. The car is fine, I didn't strip the thread on the bolts so it really doesn't matter. Plus the car doesn't creak "under torsional stress", in fact it's never been so quiet and rattle free.

So there!

[volvokid]

Correct torque setting for the large subframe bush bolt is 77ft/lb + 120 degrees.

The smaller 14mm bolts on the rear subframe bush plates should be tightened to 37ft/lb.

Also, you should have applied thread lock to the bolt, not reinsert dry.

As mentioned, lubricant should have also been used on the inserts. This prevents them from 'creaking' under torsional stress.

N.B. What I have just written is not for James benefit cos he doesn't like me and he will choose not to listen to me, it's for anyone else reading the thread. Hopefully, they will install there's correctly and not risk stripping the threads on the Subframe by doing up the bolts -'FT'.

Here's a 4 minute video from IPD on how to do the job properly...

That's brilliant I did wonder what to torque them too. I'm just going to use DC4 grease that will do the trick.

[abdul]

Angle teghtning to 120 degree how do u do that not shown on video

[silverhorse]

Angle teghtning to 120 degree how do u do that not shown on video

Tighten to stated torque setting, then add another 120 degrees of turn, which is '20 minutes on a clock face'.
Where is a good place to get some of these please chaps? Ta

[abdul]

Tighten to stated torque setting, then add another 120 degrees of turn, which is '20 minutes on a clock face'.
Where is a good place to get some of these please chaps? Ta

Partsforvolvosonline.co.uk or eurocarparts try rufe to see what the price is at the dealer

[LeeT5]

Tighten to stated torque setting, then add another 120 degrees of turn, which is '20 minutes on a clock face'.
Where is a good place to get some of these please chaps? Ta

Some of what?

Subframe bolts or the poly inserts?

[abdul]

Some of what?

Subframe bolts or the poly inserts?

Good question I thought he meant the sub frame bushes

[abdul]

If u are after the inserts try sponge on t5d5.org

[abdul]

If I was to put new bushes would I have to hold the engine up in order to do or can I just take sub frame off and replace bushes

[LeeT5]

If I was to put new bushes would I have to hold the engine up in order to do or can I just take sub frame off and replace bushes

Yes. you hold the engine up with one hand and insert said bush with the other! Make sure you've had your Weetabix!!

[stephenevans99]

I found if you position yourself sideways, you can support the entire engine with your shoulder




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[JamesT5]

If I was to put new bushes would I have to hold the engine up in order to do or can I just take sub frame off and replace bushes

I did one at a time mate, much easier and then you always have 3 bolts holding the subframe in place whilst you do the work.

[JamesT5]

If I was to put new bushes would I have to hold the engine up in order to do or can I just take sub frame off and replace bushes

By the way, wait until you feel the difference afterwards, my car was transformed by these inserts and has never felt so good on the road.

[stribo]

If I was to put new bushes would I have to hold the engine up in order to do or can I just take sub frame off and replace bushes

I did one at a time mate, much easier and then you always have 3 bolts holding the subframe in place whilst you do the work.

Just make sure you support the part of the subframe you've unbolted with a jack.