Volvo P2 S60,V70 Suspension Diagnostic/Maintenance Guide (Struts, Bushings, Mounts, Failures & More)

►In this video, we're going to cover everything on the suspension system within the Volvo P2 chassis, from the struts, bushings, control arms, and more. We'll cover maintenance intervals, what to look out for when buying a Volvo P2 in terms of suspension, and how to tell if yours needs servicing.

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[MarkFern]

Spot on with the large to comical turning radius LOL

[guitartricky]

Great advice about the sway bar endlinks. Not only one of the most common causes of front and rear end noise but also one of the most improperly installed items on the car. If these aren't torqued all the way to 37 ft. lbs you will still hear the same knock/clicking sound you had with the old ones causing you to look for the next possible source. Don't go by feel on these! End links can go bad as early as 60-70k miles.

[SilentDecode]

These video's are soooo much help with diagnosing my Volvo V70 P2 2.4 D5. Now I know where the knocking comes from when I'm on a bumpy road. Those Endlinks..

[guitartricky]

I installed Bilstein B8's with lowering springs about 7 years ago on my S60 T5. They still feel and look great all these years later and with 60k miles on them. Highly recommended if you don't want to take the deep dive into coil overs. Also FCP is the best!

[sussaab]

I’ve wanted a Volvo S60 for the longest time and I’m j now seeing the p2 series and have learned so much and some of the stuff ur saying is def useful when I have the money to get one 😎

[jarmo]

After these videos I always want to replace all components because I have a tiny bit of the symptoms of every part.. it's sad that replacing everything costs more than the car itself at this point :(

[knut]

changed to kw lowering springs and shocks, and had this suspension rattle for about 2 years. now i know that i should probaly change the shock mount... thanks for the great video. keep it up!

[AlexR_]

Really great video, appreciate you guys going the extra mile and making these.

[peterkowlessar]

Many thanks Adam. Super informative. I was waiting patiently for the mention of the Nivomats which my 2005 XC70 has. I know they are super expensive to replace so I am just dreading the day.

[regulator]

That Volvo looks so good. I might get a Volvo :)

[MarcelloTheBandit]

I just had a PTSD flashback to Liam's complete suspension rebuild I did in May 2020. Good lord I probably funded this whole video.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Excellent explanations on everything guys!! I only wish I was able to get some BC coilovers or similar from y'all.

[legambaz]

Excellent information here. Please keep this up.

[LaRafa]

I hope they make a suspension video on P3s 🤞🏼

[michaelharlan]

I dont know how you deal with the constant shredding of the latex or nitrile gloves, a warrior! 😏

[rex_s]

Kinda sad the s80 isn’t in the intro for the p2 videos as it’s the father of the p2 platform and started 2-3 years before the rest at least 😢. But thank you for the large amount of information that is now easily available for reference.

[rameshhm]

Nice simple easily understandable illustration. Thanks a bunch

[leonardirving]

I just watched your video on P2 suspension issues, I have a 2004 V70 and, although I don't currently have any of the issues you mentioned I do have an issue that you didn't cover that seems to be common, that is, the inside of the tyre scrubbing on the inner guard on full lock. I have read what I can on this issue and most owners suggest changing or transposing the steering stop blocks. I tried both of those solutions including going to an XC70 block) as well as going down a tire size still within recommended range) but neither of these proved a satisfactory solution.
Since there must be an underlying cause of this issue I am seeking expert advice for a solution,
John

[pockeystar]

Could you make a similar series (diagnostic/maintenance) for P1 Volvo? Thanks haha

[Kakiharaichii]

is it possible for P2 XC70 with 4C system to have one (rear driver side) sensor not working due to non-OEM part replacement to drive with no issues? Because I found a car like that despite warning (not a chassis warning but a suspension sensor related warning) it drives fine. What is the problem here then possibly?

[Johans]

At 8:10 perhaps you should mentioning using a hamer to get the balljoint in