Question 1

How to remove and install the rear coil springs on Volvo 740?

Accepted Answer

To remove and install the rear coil springs, it is necessary to use a coil spring compressor to avoid serious injury. Start by jacking up and safely supporting the vehicle and then remove the rear wheels. Use a hydraulic jack to compress the spring with a hydraulic jack by raising the rear axle housing. Install the spring compressor, being sure to leave a minimum of three coils in between the points of attachment, and loosen the nuts for upper and lower spring attachment. Disconnect the shock absorber at the top attachment and lower the jack to remove the spring. For installation you should make sure that the coil spring is compressed, put the retaining bolt and inner washer for the upper attachment in the coil spring, and while holding the outer washer and rubber spacer, put the coil spring and inner washer to the upper attachment. Tighten the retaining bolt to 35 ft. lbs. and fix the below attachment of the spring to the washer and retaining bolt tightened to 63 ft. lbs. Slowly remove the spring compressor, reconnect the shock absorber, install the wheels and lower the vehicle. For the 1992-94 960 sedan, safety support of the vehicle, remove rear wheels and safety support of arm guards. Remove the retaining bolts from the front and rear of the support arm, separate it from the wheel bearing housing and use a jack to lift the support arm into position. Remove the retaining bolts on the top of the shock and lower the support arm with the spring and shock. To install, lift the assembly in place, tighten the upper damper bolt 62 ft. lbs., replace the mounting bolt and nut in front and tighten accordingly. Tap the support arm in the back and tighten the bolt, replace the control arm guard, install the wheels and lower the vehicle. For the 850 Series, C70 Series, S70 Series, and V70 Series (except AWD), jack up and support the vehicle, remove the wheels, and use a jack to dismount the shock absorber. Remove the shock lower mount bolt, pull the shock off, pull the jack down and remove the spring mounting nut to remove the spring. For installation, put the rubber spring spacer and lower mount to the new spring, install it to the trailing arm recess, and tighten the new nut. Place the jack beneath the trailing arm, fit the shock to the lower mount, making sure the spring is correctly fitted, fit the shock nut and install the wheels and lower car. For V70 AWD models, lift and hold the vehicle, press the lower control arm to relieve pressure, remove the rear shocks and the sway bar, and remove the control arm mounting nuts. Knock off the mounting bolts, bolts on the front support arms and lower the control arm to release the support arm and bracket. Install the jacking point to prevent brake lines, lower the control arm to take off the spring and replace the spring rubber inserts if they are worn. Install the spring in the control arm, raise a little, get rid of the jacking point and raise the control arm completely to install the support arm bracket, tighten the bolts. Install the jacking point, tighten the bolt, install the control arm mounting bolts and tighten the nuts. Finally, put on the sway bar, shocks, remove the jack from under the control arm and lower the vehicle.

Question 2

How can coil springs be safely removed and refitted without using spring compressors on Volvo V70?

Accepted Answer

Despite how hard as we tried in the workshop, we did not come up with a safe way of removing the coil springs without Volvo springs compressors. Consequently, when access to these tools is unavailable entrust this task to a Volvo dealer or suitably-equipped specialist. Starting from the rear shock absorber of the corresponding side, remove the bolts and remove the brake caliper mounting bracket from the hub carrier, discard the bolts and be sure to fit new bolts, do not need to take off the fluid pipe, hang the brake caliper on the work of the vehicle body to avoid strain on the flexible brake hose. Next, undo the bolt and remove the ABS wheel speed sensor from the hub carrier by positioning the sensor to one side. Attach the Volvo spring compressors and compress the spring before lifting the spring out of its location. Examine all parts for wear or damage and replace as needed. For refitting, install the compressed spring on the seat in the lower control arm, with a 15mm space between the end of the spring coil and the lifted section of the spring seat. Raise the control arm using a jack and attach the upper end of the spring in its recess in the body. Refit the shock absorber and lock it in place before removing the jack and tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque. Finally remove the spring compressor and the rest of the refitting is a reversal of the removal process.

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Volvo Coil Spring, Rear Part Number: 30681771

Volvo Coil Spring, Rear Part Number: 30681772

Volvo Coil Spring, Rear Part Number: 30645725

Volvo Coil Spring, Rear Part Number: 30683567

Volvo Coil Spring, Rear Part Number: 31202527

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30648138

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30648139

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30648140

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30666202

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30666203

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30666204

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30666205

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30666206

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30666207

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30666208

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30666209

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30666210

Volvo Coil Spring, Front Part Number: 30666211

Volvo Spring, Front Part Number: 30681588

Volvo Coil Spring, Rear Part Number: 31304097

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