Installing the Shock Absorber

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Nut And Upper Shock Absorber Bearing Screws

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Remove:

the nut (1) for the shock absorbers
the screws (2) for the upper shock absorber bearings.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Screw And Shock Absorber

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Raise the car.

Remove:

the rear wheels
the lower screw (1) for the shock absorber
the shock absorber (2) and the upper bearing.

Fig 3: Relieving Load From Lower Trailing Arm And Removing Screw And Spring

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Relieve the load from the lower trailing arm (1). Use a mobile jack
Remove the screw (2) for the trailing arm
Carefully lower the mobile jack
Remove the spring (3) by pressing the trailing arm down.

Fig 4: Removing Rubber Liner For Spring Turret And Adjusting So That Groove Aligns With Spring

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Remove the rubber liner (1) for the spring turret. Position the liner on the new spring.
HINT: Lubricate the rubber lining using soap solution to facilitate installation.

NOTE: Position the groove (2) in the rubber lining on the end of the spring.
Insert the spring into the turret with the rubber liner first
Lift up the trailing arm slightly so that the spring is resting against the bottom of the trailing arm.

Fig 5: Adjusting Spring So That It Aligns In Groove, Trailing Arm Into Mounting, Installing Screw, And Positioning Jack

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Position the mobile jack under the trailing arm (1). Carefully press upwards. At the same time, adjust the position of the spring so that it aligns in the groove (2) on the bottom of the trailing arm.
Press and adjust the trailing arm into the mounting (3)
Install the new screw (4) in the trailing arm as far as possible
Position the mobile jack according to the arrow (5). Adjust the screw (4) correctly in the trailing arm. Finger tighten the screw.

Fig 6: Identifying Shock Absorber, Bearing And Washer

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Fig 7: Inserting Shock Absorber Through Lower Trailing Arm And Spring, Locating Lower Mounting, And Installing Screw

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Insert the shock absorber (1) through the lower trailing arm and the spring
Install the new bearing and washer on the shock absorber through the spring so that the Volvo mark and part number are on the top. See Fig 6
Insert the shock absorber, the bearing and the washer into the spring strut turret. Align the three holes with the spring strut turret
Align the lower mounting (2) of the shock absorber in the trailing arm. See Fig 7
Reinstall the screw (3). Tighten the screw. Tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lb.) .

Fig 8: Installing Threaded Rod On Mounting, Mounting On Sub-Frame, Rails On Control Arm, And Tensioner

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Tensioner 9995659 is used when working on the suspension. It is vital that the screwed joints for the rubber bushings are tightened in the normal position; in the same position as when the car is on the ground. The tensioner relieves the load on suspension components during removal and installation. The tool is attached to the rear axle using mounting 9995740 . This means that it has no effect on the stability of the hoist during work.

Install:

the threaded bar 9995659 on the mounting 9995740
mounting 9995740 on the sub-frame
the rails 9995740 on the control arm
the tensioner (1)
Ensure that the rollers lie against the rails on both sides of the control arm.

Fig 9: Pressing Trailing Arm Up

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Press the trailing arms up so that the distance between the points (1) and (2) is 397 mm 1 mm (15 5/8" 3/64")
Tighten the screw in the inner mounting for the trailing arm. Tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft.lb)
Remove the tensioner with the components included.

Fig 10: Installing Screws In Upper Shock Absorber Bearing And Nut On Shock Absorber

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Lower the car slightly. Install both wheels. Tighten the wheels crosswise
Install the new screws (1) in the upper shock absorber bearing. Tighten to 25 Nm (19 ft.lb.)
Install the new nut (2) on the shock absorber. Tighten the nut. Tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft.lb) . Use the special tool 9995500 and a Torx 40 3/8" square ratchet
Lower the car completely. Tighten the wheels. Tighten to 110 Nm (83 ft.lb.) .

Reinstall:

the foam rubber seals over the rear shock absorber mountings
the panels in the cargo compartment
the cargo compartment carpet
Fold the rear backrests into position.