Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 T, VOLVO S60 I (384) T5, VOLVO S60 I (384) D5, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 T AWD, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.0 T, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 Bifuel (CNG), VOLVO S60 I (384) R 2,5 T AWD, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 D, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.5 T, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.5 T AWD, VOLVO S60 I (384) T5, VOLVO S60 I (384) D5, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 D, VOLVO S60 I (384) T5, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 D, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 Bifuel (LPG) … View more

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Shock absorber

Replacement: suspension strut – VOLVO S60 I. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Impact socket №13
                    
                      Impact socket №18
                    
                      Impact socket №21
                    
                      HEX bit No.H6.
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Water pump pliers
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock 
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: suspension strut – VOLVO S60 I. AUTODOC recommends:

Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: suspension strut – VOLVO S60 I. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 6

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 7

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 8

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VOLVO S60 I
Step 9

Remove the wheel.
Step 10

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Disconnect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 13

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 15

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 17

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 18

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VOLVO S60 I
Step 19

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 20

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: suspension strut – VOLVO S60 I. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 21

Compress the spring.
Step 22

Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a crowbar.
Step 23

Treat the shock strut rod. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 24

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

Unscrew the fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench. Use water pump pliers.
Step 26

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 27

Release the coil spring.
Step 28

Remove the spring.
Step 29

Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.

Replacement: suspension strut – VOLVO S60 I. Tip from AUTODOC:
Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 30

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.

Replacement: suspension strut – VOLVO S60 I. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 31

Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 32

Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 33

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 34

Compress the spring.
Step 35

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 36

Screw in the fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench. Use water pump pliers.
Step 37

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.

Replacement: suspension strut – VOLVO S60 I. Tip:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 38

Decompress the spring.
Step 39

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 40

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 41

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. VOLVO S60 I
Step 42

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 43

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 44

Install the fastening bolts. Use a crowbar.
Step 45

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – VOLVO S60 I. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 46

Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 47

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 105 Nm torque.+60°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 48

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 49

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 50

Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut.
Step 51

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 52

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 53

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 54

Install the shock strut mount cap.

Step 55

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 56

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – VOLVO S60 I. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 57

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VOLVO S60 I
Step 58

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 59

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 140 Nm torque.
Step 60

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Step 61

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 62

Close the hood.

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