How to effectively dismantle and reassemble a shock absorber on a strut on 2008 Volvo S40?

To remove the strut from the car, remove it from the car and loosen the piston nut. Use the spring compressors on the coil springs, then cut out the piston nut and put the mark of spring contact points. Dismantle the assembly, examine parts, and replace damaged parts. Reassemble by reversing steps and be sure to align and torque properly.

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2008 Volvo S40 Shock Absorber Part Number: 30736772
$143.55 MSRP: $215.71
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- Other Name: Shock
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 30736772
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2008 Volvo S40 Shock Absorber Part Number: 31212499
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- Other Name: Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31212499
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2008 Volvo S40 Shock Absorber Part Number: 31212500
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- Other Name: Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31212500
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2008 Volvo S40 Shock Absorber Part Number: 31212943
$143.55 MSRP: $215.71
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- Other Name: Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31212943
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2008 Volvo S40 Strut, Passenger Side Part Number: 31277589
$192.97 MSRP: $292.39
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut Assembly; Strut
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31277589
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2008 Volvo S40 Strut Part Number: 31277590
$192.97 MSRP: $292.39
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut Assembly; Strut
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31277590
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2008 Volvo S40 Strut, Front Part Number: 31277591
$192.97 MSRP: $292.39
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut, Front Right; Strut
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31277591
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2008 Volvo S40 Strut, Front Part Number: 31277592
$192.97 MSRP: $292.39
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut, Front Left; Strut
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31277592
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2008 Volvo S40 Strut, Passenger Side Part Number: 31277601
$192.97 MSRP: $292.39
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut Assembly; Strut
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31277601
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2008 Volvo S40 Strut, Driver Side Part Number: 31277602
$192.97 MSRP: $292.39
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut Assembly; Strut
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31277602
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

2008 Volvo S40 Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How to effectively dismantle and reassemble a shock absorber on a strut on 2008 Volvo S40?
A: To remove the strut from the car, remove it from the car and loosen the piston nut. Use the spring compressors on the coil springs, then cut out the piston nut and put the mark of spring contact points. Dismantle the assembly, examine parts, and replace damaged parts. Reassemble by reversing steps and be sure to align and torque properly.