DIY - 2008 Volvo S60 T5 How to: Rear Shock Installation

This is a DIY rear shock installation of my 2008 volvo s60 T5. It should work with a V70 body. It is recommended to replace the shocks every 50,000 to 60,000 miles. Shock model SACHS 315 854.

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If I had to rate this DIY job. The difficulty level is 2. The difficulty arose from not having a lift. You will need a 1/2 ton jack to lift your car for clearance. I don't recommend jack that comes with the care for spare tire replacement. Another reason was all the bolts were stuck. You need a long breaker bar or some WD40 to loosen the bolts. Technically not too difficult just need to use some strength. Technical difficulty was at 1.

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What jack stands did you use? I have a problem where the top of the hack stand beam is too wide and hits other structures around the little bar. I jacked up the car from the jacking points and put the the jacks stands with horse stall mat on the top, under the flat lift points.

[oxtoxes]

Great guide man!
When would you replace the upper mounts as well? Only if they make a noice when driving?