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2012 XC60 90k broken rear spring - level of effort?
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2012 XC60 90k broken rear spring - level of effort?
Backing out of driveway today and BANG! I’ve done front springs and struts, the rear seems easier but wondering about gotchas? Does the knuckle need to be detached? Assume I still need compressor but seems tight in there...
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Re: 2012 XC60 90k broken rear spring - level of effort?
Here is what VIDA shows, can't say it is clear what needs to be done, but apparently special tools are needed.
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Re: 2012 XC60 90k broken rear spring - level of effort?
Some of the parts stores have tool loan/rental. They might have a mechanical external spring compressor.
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Re: 2012 XC60 90k broken rear spring - level of effort?
Thanks guys, those special service tools alone would be about $1500 - totally not worth it vs. paying someone. But if an external one like Jimmy posted works maybe I'll take this on. Quiet tight in there...
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Re: 2012 XC60 90k broken rear spring - level of effort?
Idk about XC60, but in my 2005 XC90 2.5T, I used the floor jack as the compressor.
Much safer than the external compressor tool.
I wrote a detail DIY here...
DIY: REAR Suspension Rebuild (2005 XC90 2.5T AWD with 120K)
viewtopic.php?t=92099
Much safer than the external compressor tool.
I wrote a detail DIY here...
DIY: REAR Suspension Rebuild (2005 XC90 2.5T AWD with 120K)
viewtopic.php?t=92099
2004 V70 2.5T 100K+
2005 XC90 2.5T 110K+
2005 XC90 2.5T 110K+
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