Fitting the Following vehicle:
2003-2014 Volvo XC90
Package Includes:
1x Front Lower Control Arm - Passenger Side -K6404461x Front Lower Control Arm - Driver Side -K6404472x Front Sway Bar End Link -K80501
Note
(2). Although some parts have grease fittings, other parts are factory sealed, but do not affect the fit and quality of the parts
10 Year Warranty
This item is backed by our 10-year warranty. In the event this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will replace the part free of charge. This warranty covers the cost of the part only
Suspension Control Arm Replacement Guideline:
Control arms are installed in pairs on the front and rear axle and connect the chassis to the wheels as part of the suspension. Therefore, they have a significant influence on the driving characteristics of the vehicle
A dynamic or a comfortable driving style? The control arms are individually adjusted to the vehicle depending on the desired characteristics. They also absorb lateral movements and forces resulting from driving off and braking
A defective control arm can manifest in the following ways:
(1).Noise (squeaking, creaking, rumbling)
(2).Deteriorating driveability
(3).Increasingly woolly and imprecise steering
(4).Uneven tyre wear
Tip:If the control arm is in working order, it is possible to only replace the defective bearings and joints. However, replacing bearings, control arm bushings and ball joints can be very complex and costly
1.First lift the vehicle using a car lift, ideally a wheel-free four-post car lift. This makes it easier to correctly tighten the control arm fixing screws
WARNING:Depending on the axle design, the control arm may need to be secured against falling with a suitable device, e.g. a transmission lifter
2.Treat the fixing screws and nuts of the control arm with rust solvent and leave it to work for a few minutes so that they are easier to loosen
3.On vehicles with automatic headlight levelling, it may be necessary to detach the leveling sensor from the control arm
4.If the stabilizer is connected to the control arm, the next step is to loosen and remove the corresponding stabiliser fixing screws
5.Loosen and remove the control arm fixing screws
6.Loosen the ball joint at the steering knuckle with a suitable special tool (e.g. a puller)
7.Remove the old control arm
8.Clean the mounting flange of the ball joint pin on the steering knuckle with sandpaper and then with brake cleaner. Otherwise single rust particles can enter the new control arm joint via the ball pin, potentially leading to premature failure of the joint
9.Fit the new control arm with the supplied accessories and attach new fixing screws and nuts
10.Reattach the stabilizer and, if applicable, the leveling sensor for headlight leveling to the control arm
NOTE:Do not tighten the fixing screws and nuts in this step, otherwise the rubber mounts will twist when the suspension compresses. This would lead to undesired preloading onf the mounts
12.Tighten the fixing screws with the torque stipulated by the vehicle manufacturer
13.Lower the vehicle all the way
14.Measure the chassis and adjust if necessary
15.Check and, if necessary, adjust the headlight settings on vehicles with automatic headlight leveling where the leveling sensor is attached to the control arm
16.To conclude, test-drive the vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions
(1).What\'s the function of control arm?
The control arm connects the hub and the frame of the car. There are ball joints on the hub side and bushings on the frame side to achieve up and down instead of forward and rearward
(2).What is the significance of the control arm for the car?
(3).How to tell the quality of control arm?
Look at the materials and processing of the control arm: the materials used to control the arm, common are steel and aluminum alloy. In ordinary family cars, steel control arms are very common, and the basic appeal is to meet the strength while controlling costs. In the middle and high-end models, you will see the control arm of the aluminum alloy and the wheel bearing housing. In addition to meeting the strength of the suspension, this material can further reduce the weight and reduce the weight of the suspension spring to improve the suspension response. Improve driving performance.
(4).Do I need to replace the control arm if the bushings are worn? What is the safety risk?
(5).What is the average cost of replacing control arms?
The cost to replace control arms depend on the vehicle. Control arms cost different amounts depending on the vehicle, as well as the labor to install. Some are easy to install and take little time, while others can take several hours
Sway Bar Stabilizer Link Replacement Guideline:
While driving, the following signs may indicate a faulty sway bar stabilizer link:
(1).Rattling and thumping noises on rough roads
(3).Stronger inclination of the vehicle during cornering
If the sway bar stabilizer link is found to be defective, it should be replaced as described below
1.Raise vehicle and remove front wheels
Tip:Always check both stabilizer links and replace them in pairs if necessary
2.Spray fastening nuts of the stabilizer link with rust remover and let act for a few minutes
3.Loosen the lower fastening nut of the stabilizer link at the stabilizer and remove
Tip:If the ball stud also starts to turn, hold it with a suitable tool
4.Press stabilizer link out of torsion bar
5.Loosen the upper fastening nut of the stabilizer link at the suspension strut and remove it
6.Press stabilizer link at suspension strut out of bracket
7.Insert new stabilizer link at suspension strut
8.Tighten stabilizer link at suspension strut to the tightening torque specified by the vehicle manufacturer
Tip:Secure the ball stud against twisting with a suitable tool
9.Insert new stabilizer link at stabilizer
10.Tighten stabilizer link at stabilizer to the tightening torque specified by the vehicle manufacturer
11.Remount the front wheels. Lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel studs to the tightening torque specified by the vehicle manufacturer
Tip:Even if replacing the stabilizer link does not directly affect the chassis setting, we recommend checking the axle setting and adjusting if necessary after working on the suspension
12.Conclude with a test drive
(1).Why should I get my tie rods inspected on a regular basis?
(2).Vibrations
(3).Shaking
(4).Wandering
