New XC90 Spring Seat on V70 -- Time Lapse

[matthew1]

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This is a time-lapse of my 2004 Volvo V70 R strut getting a new spring seat. Always replace spring seats with heavy duty XC90 seats, Volvo part # 30683637.

• compress spring,
• spray Liquid Wrench on the top nut,
• remove top end parts,
• show old spring seat vs. new,
• put new spring seat on,
• add back top end parts in correct order,
• uncompress springs. Done.

Always be careful with spring compressors. Think about it: each holds up the weight of 1/4 of the car, so roughly up to a thousand pounds. The potential energy stored in a compressed spring is enough to break bones, or worse.

[JRL]

Or IPD's HD spring seats which ae excellent