Rear Top Mounts

[Pointer7]

Hi All,

After over a year of trial and error trying to find the knocking sound coming from the rear on my S60, I have arrived at possible top mounts.
It's had new shocks, drop links, exhaust has been checked, boot emptied, seats folded down and it still remains so only real possibility now I think is top mounts.

Is this a relatively easy job? I am considering doing it myself

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by Pointer7

Hi All,

After over a year of trial and error trying to find the knocking sound coming from the rear on my S60, I have arrived at possible top mounts.
It's had new shocks, drop links, exhaust has been checked, boot emptied, seats folded down and it still remains so only real possibility now I think is top mounts.

Is this a relatively easy job? I am considering doing it myself

Its an easy job. My Dad replaced the rear shock absorbers & top mounts on his V70 (2008) & it was a doddle.

Here's a video that shows the process in more detail. Note, the same process applies to multiple models (including yours).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtnuLp4jKRY

[derekcherry]

had the same problem..done all of the same things...shockers..top mounts etc..turned out to be the trailing link bushes.Now quiet as a mouse

[b1mcp]

Trial and Error can be expensive.

If you're a DIY person I would recommend buying a set of "Chassis Ears". They might seem expensive for a one off job, but compare to the cost of parts and time for doing unnecessary work.

I've had mine for over 10 years and only used them maybe 6 times, but I always quickly (relatively) locate the issue with noises. They've easily paid back the investment.

Here's an example product, but do some research if you go this route.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Steelman-06...s%2C269&sr=8-2

[Pointer7]

Hi All,

Thanks for all the suggestions,

Derekcherry, I never thought of trailing arm bushes maybe I'll try that first, was yours over small ripply type bumps? mines doesn't do it over even bumps (speed bumps etc)