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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO V70 III (135) T4, VOLVO V70 III (135) T5, VOLVO V70 III (135) D3 / D4, VOLVO V70 III (135) 1.6 DRIVe / D2, VOLVO V70 III (135) D5, VOLVO V70 III (135) 3.2, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.5 T, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.4 D, VOLVO V70 III (135) D5, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.0, VOLVO V70 III (135) 3.2, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.0 D, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.5 T FlexiFuel, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.4 D, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.5 T FlexiFuel, VOLVO V70 III (135) D5, VOLVO V70 III (135) 1.6 D, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.5 T, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.0 T, VOLVO V70 III (135) 3.2, VOLVO V70 III (135) 3.2, VOLVO V70 III (135) D3, VOLVO V70 III (135) D4, VOLVO V70 III (135) D2, VOLVO V70 III (135) D3, VOLVO V70 III (135) D5 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on VOLVO V70 BW [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Shock absorber

Replacement: shock absorbers – Volvo V70 BW. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Drive socket # 10
                    
                      Drive socket # 18
                    
                      Shock absorber socket #DD5.2
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Volvo V70 BW. AUTODOC recommends:

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.
Please note: all work on the car – Volvo V70 BW – 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 bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
Step 3

Raise the car.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Volvo V70 BW. Tip:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7

Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 10

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

Unscrew the lower fasteners of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 13

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 14

Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush.
Step 15

Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
Step 16

Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Unscrew the fastener of the shock absorber piston rod. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a shock absorber socket #DD5.2. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Remove the shock absorber mount, dust boot, and bump stop.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Volvo V70 BW. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, and bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 19

Install the mount, dust boot, and bump stop on a new shock absorber.

AUTODOC recommends:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it 3–5 times by hand.
Step 20

Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a shock absorber socket #DD5.2. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 21

Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.

Step 22

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
Step 23

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 24

For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 25

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 150 Nm torque.
Step 26

Tighten the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 27

Remove the support from under the rear knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Volvo V70 BW – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 28

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 29

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.

Step 30

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 31

Install the wheel.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Volvo V70 BW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 32

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 33

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 34

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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