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.

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Tools
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
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:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Volvo V50 MW
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
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    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.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  13. Step 13
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  14. Step 14
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a shock absorber socket DD№4. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    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.
  17. Step 17
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  18. Step 18
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    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.
  19. Step 19
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  20. Step 20
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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