Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.9, VOLVO S80 I (184) T6, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.4, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.0 T, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.5 TDI, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.0, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.4, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.9, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.0 T, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.4 T, VOLVO S80 I (184) D5, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.4 Bifuel (CNG), VOLVO S80 I (184) 3.0, VOLVO S80 I (184) T6, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.4 D, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.5 T AWD, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.5 T, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.3 R, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.4 Bifuel (LPG) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – VOLVO S80 I (TS, XY). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Torx bit T30
Impact socket №18
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Locking pliers
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – VOLVO S80 I (TS, XY). Professionals recommend:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – VOLVO S80 I (TS, XY). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Move the folding shelf and detach it from the retainers. By doing this, you will get access to the side trim plastic panels.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the lower lining of the boot.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the boot front lower lining.
  5. Step 5
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #18. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  8. Step 8
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  9. Step 9
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VOLVO S80 I (TS, XY). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel.
  11. Step 12
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VOLVO S80 I (TS, XY)
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VOLVO S80 I (TS, XY). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  17. Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 19
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VOLVO S80 I (TS, XY). Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
  19. Step 20
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  20. Step 21
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    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18.
  21. Step 22
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    Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use locking pliers. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
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