Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 2.5 T AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) T6 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) V8 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2 AWD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front shock absorbers on VOLVO XC90 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Replacement: suspension strut – Volvo XC90 1. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Drive socket # 21
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Combination spanner #21
                    
                      Torx bit T30
                    
                      Torx bit T40
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Pin punch
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: suspension strut – Volvo XC90 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:

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.
Please note: all work on the car – Volvo XC90 1 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Volvo XC90 1
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 9

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 12

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 13

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 14

Lower the car.
Step 15

Open the bonnet.
Step 16

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

Step 17

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Volvo XC90 1
Step 19

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 20

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: suspension strut – Volvo XC90 1. AUTODOC recommends:
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 suspension strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 23

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 24

Unscrew the mount fasteners, while securing in place the shock absorber piston rod. Use a combination spanner #21. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

Release the coil spring.

Step 26

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 27

Remove the spring.
Step 28

Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Volvo XC90 1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 29

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 30

Remove the ABS wiring harness bracket. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.

Replacement: suspension strut – Volvo XC90 1. Tip:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 31

Install the ABS wiring harness bracket.
Step 32

Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 33

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

Step 34

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 35

Compress the spring.

Step 36

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 37

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a combination spanner #21. Use Torx T40. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.

Replacement: suspension strut – Volvo XC90 1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 38

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.

Step 39

Install the suspesion strut mount cap.
Step 40

Decompress the spring.
Step 41

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 42

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 43

Secure the upper fasteners of the shock strut.

AUTODOC recommends:
Volvo XC90 1 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 44

Tighten the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 45

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 46

Close the hood.
Step 47

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 48

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 49

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 50

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 51

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.+75°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 52

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 53

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.

Step 54

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 55

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 56

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 57

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Volvo XC90 1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 58

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Volvo XC90 1
Step 59

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 60

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 140 nm torque.
Step 61

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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