Front end wanders, clunks

[ngoma]

1985 740 GLE d24t, 174,xxx miles.

Car likes to wander and clunks pretty good sometimes on low speed bumps. Also RF wheel looks like it has too much negative camber (wheel tilts inward at top).

Lifted the front end and checked bushings w/ a prybar and didn't see any obvious loose connections. Wheel bearings felt solid. Is there a special way to test the ball joints and struts? Is there a way to test the strut top bushings?

[RLDSL]

If it's wandering, clunking and tilting inward at the top, you've already answered your own question, that top strut bearing is toast. FCP groton has them here (http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/product_id/6520/nm/1985_Volvo_740_760_Turbo_Diesel_Front_Strut_Mount_ Kit_with_bearing_/category_id/181) about $35

[piper109]

Might I suggest also that you go to www.brickboard.com and find the 700/900 FAQ and read the pertinent sections. There is a wealth of experience and vehicle help on there with stuff which is not engine dependent.

Steve