Trunk Supports on a 1989 240 sedan

DonSt · Post by **DonSt** » 25 May 2011, 20:48

I have a 1989 240 sedan. The trunk lid has been sagging really bad lately. On a search of this site, I cannot find how to remove the old supports. These supports are not like the ones that have a ball joint end that pops off. There is a fork on one end that looks like it wedges itself in the upper mount and a small shaft on the other end that I'm not sure how to deal with? I have the new shocks but can't figure this one out. Can anyone help?

Post by **billofdurham** » 27 May 2011, 11:34

Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

Working from a slightly imperfect memory I think there is a spring pin that has to be driven out from the small shaft.

Bill.

DonSt · Post by **DonSt** » 31 May 2011, 22:39

Thanks for the welcome. And the tip. I'll check that shaft piece for the spring clip on the new one and see how to remove it.

DonSt · Post by **DonSt** » 03 Jun 2011, 20:01

Ok, the fix....leave them in the trunk and they will magically install themselves....not really....but if you have a Volvo mechanic like I do it can happen.
I was able to get the small shaft off, I just needed a little silicone spray on there and a hammer tap. I then put them in the trunk for when I had time to replace the old ones.
I brought my Volvo in for some suspension work, and the magic happened. Thanks Ace.

I asked Ace how he put them in and he said he had to compress the supports in a press and then tie wire around them the long way to keep them partially compressed so they would fit into the lift mechanism. Then once in place, I assume he cut the wire away to allow them to fully expand.

Anyway this should be good information for any of you bashing your head into a sagging trunk lid.

Post by **billofdurham** » 04 Jun 2011, 11:50

A fairy godfather for Volvos.

Thank you for the update.

Bill.

Dome · Post by **Dome** » 20 Dec 2011, 14:14

Curious ~ What sort of press was used?

I'm about to replace a pair and don't really have a workshop. Thanks.

Post by **billofdurham** » 21 Dec 2011, 11:42

I have never used a press. Open the lid to the full extent of the hydraulic strut and prop it open with a piece of 2" x 1" (minimum) timber. Remove one strut and replace it with a new one. Do the same at the other side.

Bill.

Dome · Post by **Dome** » 24 Dec 2011, 19:18

Thanks, I'm looking at the 'pins' and they look more like rivets. At first they looked like they needed drilling out.
I'm wondering which direction they tap out to. Inwards or outwards to the sides of the chassis. Both the top join and bottom are 'pins' right? Thanks

Dome · Post by **Dome** » 16 Jan 2012, 19:37

Dome wrote:Thanks, I'm looking at the 'pins' and they look more like rivets. At first they looked like they needed drilling out.
I'm wondering which direction they tap out to. Inwards or outwards to the sides of the chassis. Both the top join and bottom are 'pins' right? Thanks

The top pins still have me stumped?

How does one get the buggers out? I have two new trunk lifters ready to go into my 242DL sedan.

Post by **billofdurham** » 18 Jan 2012, 12:17

The top pins are 'spring pins', Volvo part #951986 which are listed on myvolvopartsonline and VolvoWholesaleParts. They should tap out.

Bill.