Spring Rear, Replacing
Spring rear, replacing
Special tools:
951 2911 Hydraulic piston 951 2911 Hydraulic Piston
951 2913 Claw 951 2913 Claw
951 2937 extension rod 951 2937 Extension Rod
999 5500 SOCKET UPPER NUT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 999 5500 Socket Upper Nut Rear Shock Absorber
999 7079 striker plate 999 7079 Striker Plate
Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Note! If the car is equipped with Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept), see Spring rear, replacing (Four-C) Spring Rear, Replacing (Four-C).
Removal
Preparation
Raise the vehicle. Install the striker plate:999 7079 striker plate 999 7079 Striker Plate to secure the spring.
Lower the vehicle.
Removing the upper mounting for the shock absorber
Applies only to S60 and S80:
Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
Remove:
- the clips and fold out the front edge of the side panel in the cargo compartment
- the soundproofing
- the nut for the upper mounting for the shock absorber. Use socket:999 5500 SOCKET UPPER NUT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 999 5500 Socket Upper Nut Rear Shock Absorber.
Applies only to V70:
Remove:
- the front floor hatch
- the soundproofing
- the nut for the upper mounting for the shock absorber. Use socket:999 5500 SOCKET UPPER NUT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 999 5500 Socket Upper Nut Rear Shock Absorber.
Installing the retaining strap
- Raise the car
- Install a restraining strap between the control arms. Tighten lightly.
Removing the brake caliper
Remove:
- the wheel
- ABS sensor and the cable from the wheel spindle
- the brake caliper mounting screws. Hang up the ABS line and the brake caliper. Use a piece of wire.
Removing the shock absorber
Remove:
- the screw
- the shock absorber.
Removing the spring
Use hydraulic piston:951 2911 Hydraulic piston 951 2911 Hydraulic Piston using claw:951 2913 Claw 951 2913 Claw and extension rod:951 2937 extension rod 951 2937 Extension Rod.
Compress the spring.
Remove:
- the grommet
- the striker plate:999 7079 striker plate 999 7079 Striker Plate
- the spring.
Note! Note the position of the spring in the claw:951 2913 Claw 951 2913 Claw so that the new spring can be gripped in the same way.
Installation
Note! For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications.
Installing the spring
Use hydraulic piston:951 2911 Hydraulic piston 951 2911 Hydraulic Piston using claw:951 2913 Claw 951 2913 Claw and extension rod:951 2937 extension rod 951 2937 Extension Rod.
Compress the new spring. Thread it into the control arm.
Note! Ensure that the spring is gripped in the same place as the old spring.
Install:
- the spring in the control arm
- the striker plate:999 7079 striker plate 999 7079 Striker Plate
- the grommet
- release the spring.
Remove the hydraulic piston:951 2911 Hydraulic piston 951 2911 Hydraulic Piston using claw:951 2913 Claw 951 2913 Claw and extension rod:951 2937 extension rod 951 2937 Extension Rod.
Note! Lubricate the rubber ring using soap solution for easier installation.
Twist the spring until there is a clearance (A) of 15 mm between the end of the spring and the raised portion of the control arm.
Installing the shock absorber
Install:
- the shock absorber
- the screw. Tighten. See: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications.
Installing the brake caliper
Install:
- the brake caliper
- the 2 screws for the brake caliper. Use new screws. Tighten. See: Tightening torque Tightening Torque
- the ABS sensor
- the screw for the ABS sensor. Tighten. See: Tightening torque Tightening Torque
- the wheel. See: Installing wheels Service and Repair.
Installing the upper mounting for the shock absorber
Applies only to S60 and S80:
Install:
- the nut for the upper mounting for the shock absorber. Use socket:999 5500 SOCKET UPPER NUT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 999 5500 Socket Upper Nut Rear Shock Absorber.
- soundproofing.
Fold back the front edge of the side panel in the cargo compartment. Install the clips.
Fold the rear seat backrest back into position.
Applies only to V70:
Install:
- the nut for the upper mounting for the shock absorber. Use socket:999 5500 SOCKET UPPER NUT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 999 5500 Socket Upper Nut Rear Shock Absorber.
- the soundproofing
- the front floor hatch.
Finishing
Raise the vehicle. Remove the spring striker plate:999 7079 striker plate 999 7079 Striker Plate and the restraining strap between the control arms.
Lower the vehicle.
Check and adjust the headlamps in accordance with: Headlamps, aligning Adjustments.