Blue Line Garage - How to Install Shocks and Struts on a Volvo XC70, XC40, XC60 and XC90 in Detail

Here you will how easy it is to change the shocks and struts on a Volvo XC models. All these models are the same part and can be easily changed without any issue.
Hope this video helps.
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[@jeffgroves4533]

I have a 2011 XC70 with what I believe have bad struts based on the diagnostics I did, and considering they are original with 330,000kms on them. This video will help me replace them!

[@stevehudson4151]

I installed the same all in one struts, same brand on my P3 2008 XC70. They were pure junk. I fortunately kept my old struts to have the springs and now the car has OEM SACHs with new mounts on it.

[@JimmyVoid86]

Yea Blue Line. Glad to have ya back💯

[@rschneid1996]

Also, replacing the rear shock mounts is a better technique and will improve the ride. Shock mounts are like $25 each.

[@ericaviator8869]

08 xc70, as mentioned below,, with a few likes can not clear strut from knuckle! = my lower control arm bottomed out on frame, Need about 1 more inch lowwr. which prevents pushing down enough to clear strut out of the knuckle. Not sure why yours did . Another video the tech disconnects everything = much easier ... but I wish mine dropped as simple as yours.

[@rschneid1996]

I strongly encourage a 4-wheel alignment after replacing the front and rear struts. Also, loosening the body-side bolts on the lower controls helps tremendously. Just remember to retorque in the "loaded" position (wheel at normal ride height).

[@HedgehogOutdoors]

Tips for getting the strut out? Did it exactly how you showed in the video, and even had my 200 pound buddy standing on the rotor, absolutely can't get enough clearance to get the strut out of the rotor housing thing. Beyond frustrated, been at this for hours and can't even get the first one out

[@BlueLineGarage]

Hmm... maybe something you can unbolt to get you more movement?

[@HedgehogOutdoors]

@@BlueLineGarage finally got it by jumping on it. This is the third corner of my full suspension redo today, trying to finish it before the rain comes in the morning. Assembling struts now, this isn't very fun lol

[@JimmyVoid86]

I ain’t doing it. 😂 Good stuff💯

[@MosesChanhoMoon]

good clip

[@davidbowman4015]

So, your car has a separate rear shock in addition to the McFearson strut?

[@endertawy]

Hello Great video. I’m trying to replace 4c shocks and struts to regular on my 2007 Volvo XC70. Can you help with picking parts

[@BlueLineGarage]

Go to your local auto store give them your vehicle info for the correct parts. You can also search for them on Amazon and look at the reviews and go with the bests ones. That's what I did.

[@SlayerBandido]

Portugal flag. Nice!!

[@BlueLineGarage]

Thank you sir!

[@yorkchurch3704]

Most intelligent videos specifically say what size sockets to use for what bolts.

[@BlueLineGarage]

i found out that sometimes you end up with a different size than the one you plan on. I am sure this is not the first time the shock was changed and i myself lost bolts and replaced them with what ever fit that was not the original size socket.

[@markstevens6935]

Question, is an alignment required after a shock/strut change? Thanks for this

[@Hihopeyouhaveawonderfulday]

Yes always

[@jeffcmb1968]

The correct way to do this is to remove the lower control arm. Other wise you risk damaging the strut beating on things with a hammer to get it properly aligned. Do yourself a big favor and remove the wheel well liner when doing this.

[@BlueLineGarage]

thanks for the advice. Hope others read it as well.

[@rschneid1996]

Sometimes just loosening the body-side bolts on the lower control arms is sufficient.

[@Little.R]

Incredibly frustrating to remove that front strut, he does a poor job showing how to remove that and reinstall it... it's not easy.

[@vert5]

Yep, skipped right over the most difficult part of this job.

[@BlueLineGarage]

Wish I could skip the hard parts too

[@rschneid1996]

"Pinch" fittings for McPherson struts are not uncommon on European cars. My 2003 BMW 325i had the same setup. Loosening the body-side bolts on the lower control arms allows greater lowering of the knuckle and makes the job easier. Try not to overextend the axel or you will have to guide it back into place.

[@Little.R]

@@rschneid1996 Used a pry-bar for leverage against the LCA bushings. Got it to pop in without a problem on my Volvo. Not sure what you're contributing here...

[@JimmyVoid86]

Cya pal. #jimmyvoidinDahouse🤣

[@Claudio151986]

Es português??

[@BlueLineGarage]

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