How to Replace Rear Shocks 2004-12 Volvo S40

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Shock absorbers help your vehicle stay stable and safe. Signs of worn out shocks are knocking or bumping noises, loose handling, or a bouncy or bumpy ride. The typical service life of a shock absorber is 50,000 miles, depending on conditions. TRQ shocks and struts are engineered to fit your vehicle perfectly. This video shows you how to install shock absorbers on your 2004-12 Volvo S40.

This repair was done on a 2005 Volvo S40 and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2004 Volvo S40
2005 Volvo S40
2006 Volvo S40
2007 Volvo S40
2008 Volvo S40
2009 Volvo S40
2010 Volvo S40
2011 Volvo S40

Tools you will need:
• Large Locking Pliers
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• Socket Driver
• Liquid Thread Locker
• Rust Penetrant
• Wheel Chocks

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[TheMaggux]

Thanks for this video, saved me a lot of money. 😂😂

[mihaelamicheva]

On my Volvo S40 2005 it is not only a bolt on the low end. There is a nut that makes it very hard to remove cause there is no space to access it because of the brake disk. From the information i found only i didn't see anyone with a nut on the lower rear shock bolt.