Steering & Suspension

Weak points in the Volvo XC90 suspension

Weak points in the Volvo XC90 suspension
The XC90 suspension is reliable. The first will require replacement of the stabilizer rack (70-80 thousand km). (...) (...) Later might be a nasty metal clang

Volvo XC90 Volvo carrion failure

Volvo XC90 Volvo carrion failure
Most often, the rear bearings of the hub are the first to go down on the XC90. The most likely cause of the breakdown is the materials from which they are made. These materials are not adapted for use in our weather and road conditions

Nivomat (self-nominated suspension) on Volvo XC90

Nivomat (self-nominated suspension) on Volvo XC90
Nivomat sign for maintenance and repair. The alignment of the rear body of the body is necessary for the carriage of goods. Naturally, the rear shock absorbers are special. The cost of a pair of shock absorbers without installation is about 40 000 rubles

Emergency steering

Emergency steering
Emergency steering-computer system of active safety, evaluating the situation on the basis of sensor readings and corrective actions during the execution of maneuvers in an extreme situation

Hydropower steering system

Hydropower steering system
The car hydro-amplifier system is airtight, and it creates a pressure that allows you to rotate the steering wheel with a minimum of effort. Hydroamplifier works on special oil. If the system is sealed, the oil is derived and the hydro-amplifier is no more effective

Speed at the steering wheel. Reason for vibration on the handlebar

Speed at the steering wheel. Reason for vibration on the handlebar
The movement of the rudder (vibration) is usually expressed in a certain range of speeds, for example, from 100 to 120 km/h. The cause of the vibration may be a lot, so we need to check everything starting with the simplest.

Dual-lever suspension

Dual-lever suspension
The two-lee suspension is a common type of independent suspension. The two-track suspension structure is based on the application of two levers, a top and a bottom attached to the body, and the other end to the steering wheel hub

Electro-controlled shock absorbers

Electro-controlled shock absorbers
The automatic shock absorbers are designed to ensure the safety and comfort of traffic, they must prevent the wheel from the road and obstruct the movement of the body. Amortizes are called devices that transform the energy of mechanical oscillations into heat

Power-assisted steering

Power-assisted steering
The introduction of electronics into all possible vehicle units has resulted in the introduction of the power steering (ESD), which is used to facilitate steering. He came to replace the hydro booster, but the GRU's heavy machinery still meets the thicket

pneumatic suspension

pneumatic suspension
It is logical that hydropneumatic suspension shall be used in a hydropneumatic suspension. Their roles include gas under pressure and a working liquid entered into the special tanks