Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problems of the 1998 Volvo 770

Five problems related to front suspension leaf spring u-bolt have been reported for the 1998 Volvo 770. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2002

Consumer has had to replace 10 or 11 sets of drive axle u-bolts also the front axle is over weight.

2 Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem

Consumer states the u-bolt failed, however is unsure as to if it failed before or as the result of vehicle crash.

3 Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem

The consumer stated that the passenger side rear axle had a u-bolt problems.

4 Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem

Consumer stated that u-bolts snapped off.

5 Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem

Consumer states multiple alignments have been performed on the truck due to vibration, the front and rear u-bolts are inoperative, a broken spring was replaced. The vehicle has also experienced dash wiring harness problems and water leaks from the top of the window.


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