00:00Signs you need to replace the lower control arm on your Volvo XC90
00:04Hearing clunking sounds when driving your Volvo XC90 over bumps?
00:10The lower control arm might have something to do with it.
00:15Want to know more about this component? Please, go through this presentation.
00:21Lower control arm. Why it matters.
00:23The lower control arms are key components of your Volvo XC90's suspension system.
00:31The sole purpose of these metal-made components is to ensure optimal wheel alignment.
00:37Besides, they support the wheel hub assembly allowing them to move smoothly over bumps.
00:43In short, they are crucial for a vehicle's handling, comfort, and safety.
00:48Signs of lower control arm issues.
00:50Issues with the lower control arms can translate to the following symptoms.
00:581. Unusual noises
00:59The emergence of
01:03Clunking noise
01:04Banging noise
01:05When driving over bumps could point to a lower control arm issue in your Volvo XC90.
01:132. Steering problems
01:15You won't be able to steer your XC90 in your desired direction if its lower control arms are failing.
01:24Your steering may feel loose and unresponsive.
01:283. Uneven tire wear
01:30This is yet another common finding in vehicles with defective lower control arms.
01:38Issues with lower control arms can cause wheel misalignment.
01:41This can result in uneven tire wear.
01:484. Vehicle vibration
01:50Has your Volvo XC90's steering wheel been vibrating a lot lately?
01:58It could point to a glitch in the vehicle's suspension system most probably with the lower control arms.
02:045. One-side pulling
02:05Defective lower control arms will adversely impact your XC90's handling.
02:12You might have to deal with issues such as one-side pulling, loss of control, etc.
02:19Consequences of ignoring lower control arm issues
02:21If your Volvo XC90's lower control arms are defective, you might have to deal with issues such as
02:29Compromised vehicle stability, premature tire wear, worsening suspension problems, decreased handling and performance, increased risk of tire blowouts, etc.
02:405. To sum things up, lower control arms are key components of your Volvo XC90's suspension system.
02:53They help your vehicle with many different things.
02:55If they appear to be defective, consider replacing them.
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