How to Replace Front Strut & Spring Assemblies 2011-2018 Volvo S60

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This video shows you how to install new front strut & spring assemblies from TRQ on your 2011-2018 Volvo S60. TRQ Struts are made to fit your vehicle exactly, just like the original part. Struts can wear out as early as 50,000 miles. You should inspect them regularly for leaks or wear. Save time, money, and hassle by replacing an entire strut assembly.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2011 Volvo S60
2012 Volvo S60
2013 Volvo S60
2014 Volvo S60
2015 Volvo S60
2016 Volvo S60
2017 Volvo S60
2018 Volvo S60
Tools you will need:
• Phillips Head Screwdriver 1aau.to/obrP/1AXAA00013
• Pocket Screwdriver
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oXW/1AXAA00020
• 15mm Wrench 1aau.to/o2a/1AXAA00010
• 18mm Wrench
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/obFM/1AXAA00015
• 15mm Socket 1aau.to/obFM/1AXAA00015
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oaod/1AXAA00043
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oaod/1AXAA00043
• Circlip Pliers
• Ratchet 1aau.to/obJj/1AXAA00016
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oaNv/1AXAA00044
• Gloves 1aau.to/oapf/1AXSS00048
• Liquid Thread Locker
• Rust Penetrant
• Safety Glasses
• 5mm Hex Socket
• Assistant
• Brass Punch
• Chisel 1aau.to/omm/1AXAA00055
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oacv/1AXAA00068
• Hammer
• Wheel Chocks
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[@DrewBerryFritz]

I notice you have 2 channels for 1AAuto and TRQ, I hope your traffic is flowing well! :) I am also surprised I'm the first comment on here. :P Because these videos are soo insanely helpful!!! A Professional tutorial showing us every point, end-to-end, how to get the job done with all the pro tips that your years of experience provides :) It's not always easy to find videos for my exact year car for something, I hope yall keep making more videos on these years of Volvo S60's! Definitely buying my assembly from you and will share your stuff wherever I find a Volvo community.

[@pgreenx]

I read about a tool that will spread the knuckle ear and hold it open to remove strut easier. CTA 4005

[@CentiZen]

Thank you so much for this video! With your help me and a buddy were able to replace a busted strut on my 2011 S60.

[@christera1116]

You will destroy the front link if you using your method. Hold the center and remove the nut with the 15mm wrench....Dont turn the center piece....

[@Babysunflower8]

Found it easier just to remove the spindle assembly, then separate the strut.

[@SwoonGaming]

Fantastic tutorial, Sue. Thanks a lot!

[@jblawinme]

Super helpful video. I'm about to attempt this myself. It is good to see that it is possible to remove the strut without removing the knuckle. I am going to attempt this without an air hammer but otherwise will follow your procedure. I'm hoping this will work for me so I don't have to separate the ball joint. Also, when removing the axle bolt, do I need to tap the axle bolt to push the axle in? I've seen that in other videos. Or is it ok just to remove the bolt and leave the axle in its current position? I don't want to have to get in there and reassemble that. Thanks for this great video.

[@alanascencio8232]

Just did my 2012 s60 T5 struts ! Unbelievable !!!! What a nitemare! New ones would not play nice with that mount and ended up taking off spindle and had to use air hammer with chisel bit to widen mount

[@mikakarila2938]

This construction is not maintenance friendly at all. If the car is rusty it is easier to release the lower ball joint and take axle and strut away together. Shock absorber bearing is poorly protected from dirt and spring plate rubber is worth checking out when working with this. I wouldn't use anything other than the original dampers. They can last over 300k km.

[@jblawinme]

Thanks!

[@AmbroseBrandt]

These do not fit into r design spindles by the way. The base of the strut is too big