DGM,
You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. Seriously, I appreciate it. Maybe I'll take pics as I skin my knuckles and put them up so others can see how it goes.

Greg

OK, so I figured out which shocks I needed (non-Nivomat for 2002 XC70) and got them today. For the record, the Volvo Wholesale Parts.com double-checked w/me to make sure I had the right parts, and then got them to me quickly/inexpensively. I recommend them! Now, I've looked around to see if there is...

I know the Volvo "recall" was through 2001 for the xc70 and mine is a 2002, but after looking around to see if other people had similar issues w/stalling at speed, it sounds like it might be my ETM and/or MAF. Last summer, hot day (90-95F) fully loaded car at 70mph w/AC on... the car bucke...

In that case (and I probably would have just gone OEM anyway to avoid any headaches), I'll just place an order for OEM w/o any messing around. For my own edification, do torque values come w/the installation instructions, or is that something I would need to seek? And, not to belabor the point, but ...

Thank you for your erudite replies - pray tell, where might I find the replacement shocks or find the correct fitment? I had a dickens of a time with searching based on my car. Basically, either the sites don't have the xc70 designation for '02, or if they do, they only show one or both of the OEM S...

So, I have a 2002 XC70 w/101,000 miles on it (Mpls, MN). The right rear shock is now squeaking and rattling - must be time for new shocks. No big deal, right? Except, a) this is a Volvo, b) it's an early iteration of the XC70, c) it's a Volvo. After much web research, it seems the only replacement s...

That answered my first question - which system I have. Unfortunately, it wasn't the answer I wanted to hear. I'll be careful w/the tires, I guess. Thanks.

Just curious - I've done some digging and heard horror stories of big repair bills on the older AWD system if tires are slightly different diameters, etc. I have a 2002 xc70 and from what I can tell, it has the 2nd generation Haldex system, which, again, from what I can tell, is supposedly more resi...

I think I will assume that since it's between the 2 intervals, I'll have the 75k done (seems like most of the stuff is the same w/a few extras like hinge lube) just to be on the safe side. Wish I had the service records! Bill and Lee, thank you for your time and know-how.

I don't know if this constitutes a general question or specific to my car, so sorry if I'm in the wrong spot. Please redirect, if needed. Thanks! If anyone has any input... I have a '02 xc70 w/78,450 miles. The regular service message came on at 78,250 miles. That's somewhat between the 7,500 mile i...