Suspension problem - Leaning airbags on drive axle. Please advise where is the problem

CellNet · Jun 8, 2019

Newto Trucking said: ↑

View attachment 284247 Previous post I made a mistake it’s a leaf spring part number cause it’s on the bottom but here’s how it looks on a 2013 truck, the numbers on a top are the part number.
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I called the volvo dealer and checked. On all of the leaf springs part numbers matched as the dealer said. That was my first tought - wrong parts.

CellNet · Jun 8, 2019

ibcalm19 said: ↑

The spring are together 2 on each side you don't replace one I can see the spring has shifted. Look at the other side does the spring look the same. If you also notice the bolt on the bracket has play in where the leaf springs sit on.
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Yes, it does look same on both sides. Only on the front drive axle. U bolts are tight. I dont understand which bolt has a play? on which picture you see that?

CellNet · Apr 12, 2020

Rideandrepair said: ↑

I’m thinking the centering pins have to be gone.They line up with holes in spring between U Bolts
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That was the problem. I did replace the short leaf spring and installed new center pins. Everything is perfect right now. Thank you all for the help.

CellNet · May 10, 2020

Rideandrepair said: ↑

Aside from a broken u- bolt. Which isn’t the case. The centering pin on the spring or maybe the spacer/ block is probably rusted out or sheared off.Causing it to shift. If so you’ll need to replace damaged parts, Springs and or blocks, unless you can get an experienced welder to weld a new centering pin. “ (tit) “ on the spring(s) , it can be done. Welding and grinding it to fit. Might as well replace bushings while your at it, they look worn to Me. New U bolts also, old ones can’t be reused as they’re designed to stretch when torqued. If re used they won’t stay tight.
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You were so right about everything. Thank you!

Rideandrepair · May 11, 2020

Good deal, thanks for letting me know. Made my day.

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