Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

Replacement of rear shocks and brakes -- Straightforward

Old Feb 24, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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I just replaced the rear shocks and brakes -- pads and rotors -- on my son's '95 850. I finished in about two hours using just hand tools, a floor jack and some jack stands. And I'm in no way a master mechanic, or even a gifted amateur. The instructions in the Haynes manual were completely sufficient.

Tomorrow I tackle the front brakes, passenger axle and struts.

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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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If you need any help let me know.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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Front struts, link rods and spring bushings took about three hours with interruptions. Didn't get to the front brakes due to other commitments.

The axle I received from eeuroparts was the "staked nut" variety, which is for the '94, not the '95. I'll finish next weekend, I suppose.

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