V70 2.5T AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2003)
999 5407 CLAMPING TOOL See: Tools and Equipment/999 5407 Clamping Tool
Removing the shock absorber
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Remove and disassemble the spring strut. See Spring front, replacement, B5254T2 See: Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Front
Suspension/Spring Front, Replacement
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Check that the spring strut mounting (1), spring seat (2) and rubber bump stop with boot (3) and spring are free of damage. Replace if necessary
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Remove the ABS line holder from the old shock absorber and transfer it to the new one.
Installing the shock absorber
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Install the holder for the ABS line. Tighten to 10 Nm
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Assemble and install the spring strut. See Spring front, replacement, B5254T2 See: Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Front
Suspension/Spring Front, Replacement.
Note! When replacing with a new shock absorber the wheel alignment must be set. See Wheel alignment, checking / adjusting See:
Alignment/Service and Repair.
Spring Struts, Front, Replacing
Spring struts, front, replacing
Removing the spring strut