I'm changing the rear strut in my 2000 S40 and have beentrying to find the lower rear rubber insulators for the struts. Any suggestions? Is that what they are called or coil spring insulators? or something else.
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the spring insulator (PN 30875136) is a rubber piece that fits into the strut mount. Its a rubber ring about 1/2" tall that has ribbing to fit into the mount. Word of advise - before you pop the old insulator out of the mount, mark the alignment of the slot for the end of the spring to the mount to make sure the the bottom/top of the springs flush up and retains the alignment to the bolt holes when reinstalling.

 

The 2000 was a one off year for many systems, suspension being one. Be careful when ordering that you get the correct year. I believe there is a conversion kit to make it like the 2001-2004 models.

 

right, the 2000s had an old design for the front strut mounts (so the pistons are a different size) - the rears are the same as the newer model.