Strut replacement
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Strut replacement
Well I just got done with replacing struts on my wifes 2002 s80 t6 with 154k on it.
so for all of us do it yourselfers out there, it was a pretty simple job, I cannot believe how well Volvos are engineered.
all I did was take the 2 bolts off at the bottom of the strut and take off the top bolt for the swaybar link and that was it, then the top 3 in the engine compartment.
they donot sell the complete replacements, so I had to compress the spring and all that comes with that.
it took me 4.5 hrs from start to finish, the 1st one gave me some issues but the second one was a piece of cake.
I did not get a front end alignment as nothing in the steering changed, but I will keep an eye on the tread for abnormal wear.
so for all of us do it yourselfers out there, it was a pretty simple job, I cannot believe how well Volvos are engineered.
all I did was take the 2 bolts off at the bottom of the strut and take off the top bolt for the swaybar link and that was it, then the top 3 in the engine compartment.
they donot sell the complete replacements, so I had to compress the spring and all that comes with that.
it took me 4.5 hrs from start to finish, the 1st one gave me some issues but the second one was a piece of cake.
I did not get a front end alignment as nothing in the steering changed, but I will keep an eye on the tread for abnormal wear.
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No matter how carefully you do the job the alignment will be affected, albeit may not be noticeable to the naked eye.
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Did you replace the strut bearing as well?
2002 Volvo S80 Front Upper Strut Mount with Bearing at 1A Auto.com
2002 Volvo S80 Front Upper Strut Mount with Bearing at 1A Auto.com
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