Finally! Installed new rear torque rods in the Volvo. Amen. Here’s the Story.

Here’s the update on the installation of new rear torque rods in my 1990 Volvo 240 wagon/estate.
I found that using a 24 inch breaker bar with 1/2 inch drive was the key piece of this job.
I jacked up the car, removed the wheels, loosened the rear bolts on the torque rods, then the front bolts.
Did one torque rod per side at a time. I had sprayed Pblaster catalyst lubricant onto all the nuts and bolts a week ago.
Sure helped. Assembled it all, tightening the nuts a little more than finger tight, lowered the car onto the ground, then did the final
torque of all nuts. It was a little tight crawling under the car for the final torque of nuts, but not too bad.

The car rides straight and tight. Very much improved! No clunking when shifting, no knocking over bumps. Much less vibration
during acceleration and deceleration. I’m very happy with it.
Next on the to do list is (rear shock absorbers) DONE: July 25 – much better!, panhard rod, trailing arm bushings, and exhaust. Whew!
Oh, but the money I am saving by doing it myself. Oh….Yeah!
Enjoy these photos of the job.