Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO V50 (545) D4, VOLVO V50 (545) D3, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.4, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.4, VOLVO V50 (545) T5, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.0 D, VOLVO V50 (545) 1.8, VOLVO V50 (545) 1.6, VOLVO V50 (545) 1.6 D, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.0, VOLVO V50 (545) D5, VOLVO V50 (545) T5, VOLVO V50 (545) 1.8 FlexFuel, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.4 Tdi, VOLVO V50 (545) D2, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.0 FlexFuel, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.0 CDI, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.0 D4, VOLVO V50 (545) 1.8 BiFuel … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on VOLVO V50 1 (P12) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Shock absorber

Replacement: shock absorbers – Volvo V50 MW. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Impact socket №10
                    
                      Impact socket №15
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Shock absorber socket №DD4
                    
                      Vice
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Volvo V50 MW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

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 V50 MW. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

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

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

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Volvo V50 MW
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 8

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 10

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Volvo V50 MW. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 12

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 13

Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
Step 14

Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a shock absorber socket DD№4. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Volvo V50 MW. Tip:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary. Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 17

Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
Step 18

Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a shock absorber socket DD№4. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 19

Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
Step 20

Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. Volvo V50 MW
Step 22

Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 23

Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 24 Nm torque.
Step 24

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 25

Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15.
Step 26

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 27

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 115 Nm torque.
Step 28

Remove the support from under the arm.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Volvo V50 MW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 29

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 30

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 31

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Volvo V50 MW. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 32

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Volvo V50 MW
Step 33

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 34

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.
Step 35

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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