What is a control arm on volvo?
The control arm connects the steering knuckle to the frame or body of a vehicle. The wheel is held on to a hub connected to the steering knuckle. The control arm allows allow the wheel to travel up and down over bumps and helps to position the wheel in the proper alignment.
Where do you get the death wobble?
Jack up one of your Jeep’s front wheels and grasp the tire at the 12- and 6-o’clock position, then wiggle the tire. If you feel movement, then you most likely have a worn wheel bearing. Check the other side as well. One other thing to check which can also have an impact on death wobble is your tires.
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 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.
When do the control arms need to be replaced?
Another reason to replace a control arm is when it has been damaged or bent after hitting a pothole or curb. The choice of whether to replace only a ball joint or bushings or the entire control arm often depends on the price, the overall condition of the arm and part availability. What is more cost-effective?
Where is the alarm system required on a Volvo S60?
When faced with the “Alarm System Service Required” message on the dashboard of a 2000+ Volvo S60, S80, or V70, the problem is almost always the siren module, a device located behind the front bumper cover on the on the passenger side of the vehicle, just behind the wheel well.