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front strut replacement 2001 v70

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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bkunz
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front strut replacement 2001 v70

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does this activity require any special tools?

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Post by JRL »

A spring compressor and BE CAREFUL
If you've never used one and you're not handy you may want to have a mechanic do this!
You DO know you need an alignment afterwards. While they're (STRUTS)are out you should consider installing new strut plates/mounts.
These are wear items and it would be no extra charge while the struts are out, replace them when you replace the struts
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.

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