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Tech Tip: Volvo S40/V50/C30/C70 Front Suspension Squeak

When driving at low speeds or cornering, a squeaking noise from the front suspension may be heard. A possible source of this noise is the bump rubber.

Brake and Front End Staff
By Brake and Front End Staff
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Model: 2004.5-’07 S40/V50/C30/C70

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Chassis:
S40: 000001-208920
V50: 000001-214271
C30: 000001-002500
C70: 000001-040200

When driving at low speeds or cornering, a squeaking noise from the front suspension may be heard. A possible source of this noise is the bump rubber (see #1 in Fig.1).
A new bump rubber was introduced in production on the S40, V50, C70 and C30 after the chassis breaks listed above.Figure 1

Service:
If the squeaking noise is determined to be coming from the bump rubbers, and the vehicle chassis number is within the range referenced above, replace the bump rubbers according to VIDA. Use the bump rubber part number listed below:

S40/V50/C30: P/N 30760405
C70: P/N 31201743

Courtesy of ALLDATA.

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