Volvo S80 Suspension Rebuild: Strut, Control Arm, and Ball Joint Replacement

This video will show you step-by-step how to replace all the wear components that make up the front suspension on a 99 - 06 Volvo S80 sedan. Most of the parts are interchangeable with the 01 - 09 S60 and 01 - 07 V70. The repair service was performed on a 04 S80 2.5 Turbo. The parts replaced were: 1. Suspension Strut 2. Upper Spring Seat 3. Upper Strut Bearing 4. Lower Control Arm with new bushings 5. Lower Ball Joint 6. Stabilizer / Sway Bar Link
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CTA Tools 4019 Volvo Ball Joint Installer/Remover Kit (Recommended by posters on this video)
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KYB Excel-G Gas Strut
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Uro Upper Strut Mount
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Sachs Suspension Bumper and Bellows
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Strut Spring Compressor
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Uro Ball Joint
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Battery Electric - Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench (Tool Only)
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[@lynskyrd]

JUST did my Volvo S60, actually lost a ball joint @70MPH. I ended up having to replace my passenger side axle as the axle separated during the sudden ball joint failure. I replaced the strut as well and of course the ball joint. I bought the strut as a complete assembly including the spring. The cost wasn't that much different. Anyway- it was my first rodeo when it came to front suspension and videos like this made it possible. Thank you again for taking the time to do these. Well done.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for sharing your successful repair experience!

[@Gshock714]

Props and respect for showing the strut assembly the old school way instead of the quick struts thats already fully assembled..a lot of mechanics these days are afraid to take it apart and always suggest the easier way with quick struts but you sir are a Boss in showing the correct way to disassemble and reassemble the parts👍👍

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks! Complete (quick) struts on these European cars are expensive; hence the motivation to disassemble and just replace the strut and mount.

[@martynowotny1518]

Best video I have seen in the last 5 years great job

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it!

[@ProtoFalcon07]

This is a very god video on Volvo P2 strut repair! Currently in the middle of finishing the passenger-right-side on my 2001 S60. Thanks, for sharing!

[@hardlymovingpro]

You're welcome!

[@jerseyneil1]

Very well done, it took me all day to do this job. You make it look easy.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks! If you repeat the job enough times, you'd be surprised how fast you can get the job done and find new tricks to make it easier.

[@markmachado6937]

You make it look so easy!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for you comment. Well after you've done it enough times on different suspensions, the repair becomes pretty much standard and "easy".

[@northwestmechanic8991]

Ok. Now i know what to use on that stupid star nut. Your video is top notch, thank you. I can't seem to find the "special wrench" for that star nut.

[@hardlymovingpro]

I removed the star nut with what's called a "Tongue and Groove Plier". Plumbers use it all the time. Here's a Amazon link to it if interested: amzn.to/3eXkDLn

[@billglock2587]

Excellent video!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it!

[@davidschwalbe9309]

Brilliant video!!! Thank you for making it!!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it, enjoyed the video and thanks for your support!

[@javieralarcon5336]

Volvo the BEST

[@javieralarcon5336]

This GUY a genius THANK s wow

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@Christerart]

I am about to get this done on my 2005 XC70 D5 with 201K miles so this video is perfect!..:) Thanks!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad it helped!

[@miltonplasencia7388]

the best video that I see in the last time, the impact wrench works fantastically.., perhaps add a dynamometric wrench to check the final torque, thanks a lot for sharing.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it!

[@rorozco70]

great video !! answers a lot of questions

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you found it useful!

[@pekka75]

Best video! Fantastic!!!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for your post and your support!

[@raiderman28]

all those parts usually go bad on volvo's. pretty easy repairs, just time consuming. love these cars.

[@timojokela4554]

Thanks. Very good job!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for your comment and support!

[@tonydellacer7771]

Thank you for this video.

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@GentilsGarage]

This is a great job and well described. I need to do this in my 720k S80 at some point…

[@hardlymovingpro]

The suspension will feel like new after you replace all these parts!

[@notny411]

thanks for making this video!

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@raiderman28]

great job

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks! I used my experience working on other cars to tackle the Volvo. If there's something unique to the car, I do a little research.

[@bedandbreakfastfan7088]

Great video. I have an xc60 that will eventually need this. I'm hoping to do it myself since shop fees are just insane.

[@hardlymovingpro]

It's a lot of work but worth it for a new car like ride.

[@waltercartagena5830]

Goood job it looks so easy to do

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks ... not too bad of a job.

[@nathanielheaton4236]

change the thread lock next time and use a torque wrench so it is professional.

[@iliaangelov3587]

The best

[@worksstar2174]

this is akorea. thank you video

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@robertthomas6022]

you are a beast !

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@reallyhappenings5597]

People, you must use the special ball joint remover/installer tool! This youtuber, like many others, has damaged the hub carrier, stretched the ball joint bolts, and potentially damaged the threads of the aluminum hub carrier (i.e. knuckle).

[@hardlymovingpro]

Can you let everyone know where to buy this tool and how much it costs?

[@reallyhappenings5597]

@@hardlymovingpro it is CTA Toold part number 4019, available on Amazon, FCP, IPD, ebay, i.e. online. $120 but worth it. It is the aftermarket version of the original volvo tool which is unavailable

[@hardlymovingpro]

Okay ... thanks. Posted a link to the tool in the "SHOW MORE" area of this video.

[@duposflies2621]

Nice Video, I have a the same problem with my S60 01 suspension, I can fix this one but my problem is I have no tools to remove all the volts and the tools you used to hold the spring. I must go to the shops and I am sure they will charge me for this.

[@gorilla5195]

Autozone or O'Reilly will rent you the tools for free.

[@delroydavis422]

Many thanks for this excellent video but most of all where to. Get the parts used.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it!

[@gerardjones7881]

I would get Sachs speed strut assembly. $250. Impact destroys acme threads. Did that on my jack.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Sachs is the OEM provider for Volvo and is a pricey strut. There are other quality replacements at a cheaper price such as Monroe or Gabriel. The weak point in the Volvo strut is the upper spring seat which is mis-diagnosed as a bad strut. If the seat isn't replaced, there'll still be suspension noise.

[@Jordi-ev1lu]

Good video but i you should have tightend the lower control arm bolts ( wich has bushings) at the right ride height ,,, this way puts a lot of stress on them and will break much earlyer , also tighten the shock bracket on top when they have the load of the vehicle.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for sharing!

[@andybauer9689]

P2 chassis are so easy to work...we have 4 volvo's in our driveway

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good for you!

[@gtmaboyi]

Nice video. How well do you recommend the replacement parts that you used on this video? I have A 2001 XC70 and i want to do the front suspension.

[@hardlymovingpro]

The parts providers Sachs and KYB are major OEM parts producers for auto manufacturers. I listed KYB struts because Sachs tend to be harder to come by and are more expensive. If their prices seem too much, you can try your luck with Monroe, Gabriel, OSC and FCS (assume they're all made in China). If price is not an issue and want to get the best handling out of your car, go with Bilstein. Uro is a major European parts provider under A.P.A. Industries Inc. Their pricing is more than reasonable and the fit / finish of their replacement parts consistent. Never, ever had problems with Uro parts. Hope you find this useful.

[@gtmaboyi]

@@hardlymovingpro Thanks for that, sounds good to me.

[@SkorpoTv]

Do you know how to replace a 2008 Volvo s80 with active suspension?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Haven't worked on one

[@SophiaAphrodite]

My new ball joints have no surface to hammer on on the outside edge without damage to the seal.

[@hardlymovingpro]

When you say "seal" do you mean the grease boot? If yes, can the boot be remove?

[@ricardoramos3095]

What brand of shocks you recommend for Volvos?

[@hardlymovingpro]

The OEM is Sachs ... which is very expensive but an excellent strut / shock. KYB is just as good and maybe cheaper. Nothing wrong with Monroe and Gabriel for a less expensive alternative.

[@dgoeloe]

Did you replace the drive shaft dust covers?

[@hardlymovingpro]

If you're talking about the CV boot(s), they don't need replacement until after they split. Most people, however, do not bother to re-boot. They just buy a replacement axle.

[@dgoeloe]

I've got mine replaced because of apk (NL) /mot (UK) comment.

[@gorilla5195]

I need a cordless impact !

[@hardlymovingpro]

FYI - the cordless impact in this video is the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2755.

[@interace2]

@@hardlymovingpro Thanks! What are the Ratcheting wrenches you are using?

[@WJOHNJRB]

Hello, Do you know how to replace electric strut on a 2013 Cadillac XTS?? I need help real bad

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yup ... did a few a couple of years back. If you've got an electronic suspension, the part is expensive. I think around $800 retail each.

[@WJOHNJRB]

@@hardlymovingpro can you forward me instructions on how to do this ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@WJOHNJRB You'll have to find another youtube video author who did the job. From my recollection, the upper strut mount is integrated or is part of the upper control arm. So you'll have to detach the control arm from the steering knuckle before moving out the strut assembly. After that, the spring compression and strut replacement is pretty much the same as other strut replacement procedures.

[@WJOHNJRB]

Hardly Moving Productions thanks

[@WJOHNJRB]

Hardly Moving Productions can u give me some instructions?

[@gsingh386]

Was it electronic suspension. Cause those shocks are quite expensive. Is there way to fix them.

[@hardlymovingpro]

No they were not. But easy enough to convert to non electronic.

[@gsingh386]

@@hardlymovingpro any idea how to do it.your help will greatly appreciated

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@gsingh386 Like any other strut replacement. There just won't be a electrical connection to the top of the strut.

[@gsingh386]

@@hardlymovingpro It will show the lights on the dashboard or any electrical malfunction.

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@gsingh386 Yes it will. You'll have to find and unplug the suspension control unit.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

No one uses the proper Volvo ball joint tool made by CTA. I did. This is not the right way to replace this ball joint, damages the hub carrier!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Great! You can explain the right way to do it? Is the tool easy to get? Is the tool expensive for the shade tree mechanic? How much does the dealer charge for a ball joint replacement using the right tool and do they even use that tool?

[@reallyhappenings5597]

@@hardlymovingpro yes, I should make a video. Tool is easy to get on amazon, ipdusa, fcp, etc. Made by CTA so its on their site also. Its pricey, $120, but still less than what it would cost at the dealer and makes it a lot easier. I have 2 volvos so there was some economy their but I always buy the special tool if needed.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Hey, ... via Google Drive or Drop Box, send me your raw, unedited version of your video and I'll edit, publish and link it to this video. My email is [e-mail]