Volvo C30 - Lower Suspension Arm - Diagnose & Repair

This video demonstrates how to diagnose and repair the front lower suspension arms on a Volvo C30 (2010). Only the right side is shown in this video, but the process is identical for both sides. I had to replace the lower suspension arms due to them being identified as advisories on the MOT (UK) as: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) This video may also be able to help you if you have the following vehicles as they use the same part: FORD C-Max (2007 - 2010) FORD Focus C-Max (2003 - 2007) FORD Focus Mk2 Convertible (2006 - 2010) FORD Focus Mk2 Estate (2004 - 2012) FORD Focus Mk2 Hatchback (2004 - 2012) VOLVO C30 (2006 - 2013) VOLVO C70 II Convertible (2006 - 2013) VOLVO S40 II (2004 - 2012) VOLVO V50 (2003 - 2012) Parts used: Front Left Lower Suspension Arm (MOOG WP-4871) Front Right Lower Suspension Arm (MOOG WP-4872) Tools required: Jack Axel stand Ratchet or breaker bar Torque wrench (capable of 130nm / 96 ft-lb) 18mm socket 15mm socket 21mm spanner Ball joint separator (https://www.lasertools.co.uk/product/...) Mallet or Hammer Wire brush WD40 (or similar release penetrant) Brake Cleaner Grease (Granville Ceramic Brake Paste)