Replacing Shocks - Torque Values?

Wammer · Post by **Wammer** » 17 Aug 2011, 12:02

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 a model-specific DIY tutorial for rear shocks, but couldn't find one. I will use the same procedure as the DIY for the '98 V70 (should be close enough), but was wondering if anyone had access to the torque values for the top and bottom. I would be most indebted...

Thanks,
Greg

Post by **DGM** » 17 Aug 2011, 15:23

V70 or XC70

Rear shock absorber / upper mounting nut; 60Nm or 45 lb/ft

Rear shock absorber / lower mounting bolt; 80Nm or 59 lb/ft

Various bolts:

M8 : 25Nm or 18 lb/ft
M10 : 50Nm or 37 lb/ft
M12 : 80Nm or 59 lb/ft

And look what i found;

http://www.volvoxc.com/resources/how-to ... -shock.pdf

It is also applying to the XC70.

Wammer · Post by **Wammer** » 17 Aug 2011, 16:24

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