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

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Volvo XC90 1. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 21
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Torx bit T40
Torx bit T50
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Hammer
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Volvo XC90 1. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs 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:
  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 front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Volvo XC90 1
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  9. Step 9
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 10
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    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.
  11. Step 11
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 13
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  14. Step 14
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    Lower the car.
  15. Step 15
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    Open the bonnet.
  16. Step 16
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 17
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 18
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    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Volvo XC90 1 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  19. Step 20
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Volvo XC90 1. Professionals recommend:
    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.
  20. Step 21
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    Compress the spring.
  21. Step 22
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    Remove the suspension strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  22. Step 23
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 24
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    Unscrew the mount fasteners, while securing in place the shock absorber piston rod. Use a combination spanner #21. Use Torx T50. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 25
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    Remove the top strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  24. Step 26
    Release the coil spring.
    Step 27
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    Remove the spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Volvo XC90 1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  25. Step 28
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  26. Step 29
    Compress the spring.
    Step 30
    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
    Step 31
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a combination spanner #21. Use Torx T50. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – Volvo XC90 1. Tip:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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