What causes a Volvo tire to pull to the side?
If the camber is out of adjustment, it will cause tire wear on one side of the tire’s tread. If the camber is too far negative, for instance, then the tire will wear on the inside of the tread. If the camber is different from side to side it can cause a pulling problem. The vehicle may pull to the side with the more positive camber. Caster.
What should I change in my Volvo P80?
If you have a P80 or P2 Volvo, begin by replacing your upper engine mount and transmission torque mount. These are both relatively easy to replace a not too expensive. Again, keep in mind if you decide to use the upgraded polyurethane mounts, you may notice the same amount of vibration if not more!
When does the vibration in the steering wheel go away?
Once you have determined when the vibration occurs, try and replicate it and make a mental note of specifically when it starts and when it goes away. In some cases, it may be progressive. Prior to replacing my tie rod ends, my Volvo S70 had a vibration which seemed to get worse from 70mph+, this would be a progressive vibration.
How does the front suspension work on a Volvo?
The vehicle may pull to the side with the more positive camber. Caster. When you turn the steering wheel, the front wheels respond by turning on a pivot attached to the suspension system. Caster is the angle of this steering pivot, measured in degrees, when viewed from the side of the vehicle.
What causes a Volvo front suspension to be negative?
If the top of the pivot is leaning toward the rear of the car, then the caster is positive, if it is leaning toward the front, it is negative. If the caster is out of adjustment, it can cause problems in straight line tracking.
Do you need to lower the strut top on a Volvo?
No need to change anything in the strut top this way. You are still limited in the amount of negative camber you can get — not much with stock ride height (maybe half a degree each side). With lowering springs, the geometry changes so that you can get a bit more (maybe 1 degree each side).
What’s the length of the front suspension on a Volvo?
The standard length (distance between the centerline of the rear bushing and the front of the rod) is 390.5mm; the shorter version which reduces caster angle by 0.8 degrees is 385.0 mm and the longer which increases caster angle by 0.8 degrees is 396.0 mm.