How can you tell if your rear shock absorbers need replacing?

How can you tell if your rear shock absorbers need replacing?

Signs of Worn Shocks and Struts

  1. Nose dive when braking – Does it feel like the front end of your car dips quickly toward the ground when you hit your brakes?
  2. Bouncy ride – Excessive bouncing when you hit a bump can be a signal that your shocks and struts aren’t working effectively.

Do I need to replace rear shocks?

Do you have to replace both shock absorbers or struts if only one is bad? It’s not necessary, but it’s usually recommended to replace them in pairs, for example, both front struts or both rear shocks. If you replace only one shock absorber, it may create “unevenness” from side to side when driving over bumps.

How to remove rear shocks on Volvo XC70?

This video shows how to remove the rear shocks on a Volvo XC70. They are Nivomat self leveling shocks on this car. The other shocks are not much different, you access the top mount from inside the back of the car and the lower mount has 1 bolt going through it. I will post torque specs here when I get them. Loading…

What do I need to replace rear suspension shocks?

You’ll need a 18mm spanner and a T40 Torx wrench as a counterhold. Step 3. Go under the car and remove the lower bolt for the shock absorber. You’ll need a 17mm socket / spanner. Step 4. Once the lower bolt is tou, gently push the shock absorber down, it will come out from underneath.

How do you change the rear suspension on a Volvo S60?

Never work on the car just standing on the jack. Step 1 . Remove the trunk panels to access the top mount. If your car is a S60 or S80, you’ll need to fold the rear seat backrest forward, then remove the clips holding the side panel of the compartment and remove the panel and the soundproofing.

How do you remove soundproofing on a V70?

If your car is a V70 or XC70, you’ll need to remove the front floor hatch and then the soundproofing. Step 2. Remove the nut for the shock absorber upper mounting. You’ll need a 18mm spanner and a T40 Torx wrench as a counterhold. Step 3. Go under the car and remove the lower bolt for the shock absorber. You’ll need a 17mm socket / spanner.

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