XC70 D5 AWD 2006 Engine Mount Replacement

AlvinC · May 25th, 2022, 20:35

Hello.

I’m going to tackle the replacement of all the engine mounts on the above – started off by my tracking down a vacuum leak to the front mount and seeing that it was shot.

There are a couple of very good YouTube videos on how to tackle this, albeit not on an AWD. I’ve been advised that the best order to change them is rear, front, side, torque rod and engine mount and that it makes it easier if you remove the engine mount and torque rod at the very beginning.

My question is would it be best to support the engine, undo the bolts for all the mounts, and then replace the rear, front, and side in that order, not placing the top bolts on the rear and front until the side is installed? I can't help feeling that this would give some extra play when lifting the engine. Am I missing something?

Any help appreciated.

Alvin

Simmy · May 25th, 2022, 22:28

dont over think it its less than half a days job to do them all. includeing a couple of brews just make sure you have all the correct tools to hand. do them in any order you like its not too dificult even for a beginner . good luck and report back with your results.

Bearintheair · May 25th, 2022, 22:34

I think you have to unbolt some mounts to get to others - I'm not familiar with diesels but it was this on my petrol. It's not hard to shuffle things around and unbolt things as you need them so I'd just do them one at a time. It's not a long process at all.

barrybritcher · May 26th, 2022, 15:07

na thats bllcks. you wont be able to do all four in a day unless you have a lift and tranny jack.

LOL

the rear engine one needs the rack out/ at least unbolted

John97Tdi · May 26th, 2022, 19:12

I chickened out of doing the engine mounts on my XC myself so gave it to what was at the time a local volvo independent garage. The garage owner,with about 30 years experience of volvos was much less than complimentary about the time and effort needed to change the rear mount. The next time I went to the garage he had sold up and gone to live abroad. I'm not saying the rear mount was the only factor in his decision but it did make me wonder!

stuart bowes · May 26th, 2022, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by barrybritcher

the rear engine one needs the rack out/ at least unbolted

I presume this is specific to AWD variants because I've seen videos of people doing it without going to such lengths?

Simmy · May 26th, 2022, 20:28

consult auto data for how to do it yes i have access to high lift an abt 6k worth of tools sorry if i misled anyone

Flyingbathtub · May 27th, 2022, 06:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by barrybritcher

na thats bllcks. you wont be able to do all four in a day unless you have a lift and tranny jack.

LOL

the rear engine one needs the rack out/ at least unbolted

I would disagree that the rack has to be unbolted, I did the rear mount on my 2005 XC70 without touching the rack

AlvinC · May 28th, 2022, 20:58

Thanks all for you suggestions guys. The rear seems to be the great unknown on the AWD and if John97Tdi is anything to go by could have implications for the population

@Flyingbathtub - is your 2005 an AWD? If so, any tips on how to tackle it?

barrybritcher · May 28th, 2022, 23:08

yes deffo tackle the other 3 diy!

I have a fwd auto and I couldnt get a tool through at the right angle due to the steering rack.

I will try again this week and report back to you

May 25th, 2022, 20:35	#1
AlvinC New Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 09:57 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Kildare	XC70 D5 AWD 2006 Engine Mount Replacement Hello. I’m going to tackle the replacement of all the engine mounts on the above – started off by my tracking down a vacuum leak to the front mount and seeing that it was shot. There are a couple of very good YouTube videos on how to tackle this, albeit not on an AWD. I’ve been advised that the best order to change them is rear, front, side, torque rod and engine mount and that it makes it easier if you remove the engine mount and torque rod at the very beginning. My question is would it be best to support the engine, undo the bolts for all the mounts, and then replace the rear, front, and side in that order, not placing the top bolts on the rear and front until the side is installed? I can't help feeling that this would give some extra play when lifting the engine. Am I missing something? Any help appreciated. Alvin

May 25th, 2022, 22:34	#3
Bearintheair young and dumb Last Online: Jul 8th, 2023 13:40 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Edinburgh	I think you have to unbolt some mounts to get to others - I'm not familiar with diesels but it was this on my petrol. It's not hard to shuffle things around and unbolt things as you need them so I'd just do them one at a time. It's not a long process at all. __________________ 00 V70 Mk2 2.4 (140) Auto

May 26th, 2022, 15:07	#4
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	na thats bllcks. you wont be able to do all four in a day unless you have a lift and tranny jack. LOL the rear engine one needs the rack out/ at least unbolted __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

May 26th, 2022, 20:28	#7
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:33 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	consult auto data for how to do it yes i have access to high lift an abt 6k worth of tools sorry if i misled anyone Last edited by Simmy; May 26th, 2022 at 20:33.

May 28th, 2022, 20:58	#9
AlvinC New Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 09:57 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Kildare	XC70 D5 AWD 2006 Engine Mount Replacement Thanks all for you suggestions guys. The rear seems to be the great unknown on the AWD and if John97Tdi is anything to go by could have implications for the population @Flyingbathtub - is your 2005 an AWD? If so, any tips on how to tackle it?

May 25th, 2022, 22:28	#2
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:33 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	dont over think it its less than half a days job to do them all. includeing a couple of brews just make sure you have all the correct tools to hand. do them in any order you like its not too dificult even for a beginner . good luck and report back with your results.

May 26th, 2022, 19:12	#5
John97Tdi Master Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 20:29 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochdale	I chickened out of doing the engine mounts on my XC myself so gave it to what was at the time a local volvo independent garage. The garage owner,with about 30 years experience of volvos was much less than complimentary about the time and effort needed to change the rear mount. The next time I went to the garage he had sold up and gone to live abroad. I'm not saying the rear mount was the only factor in his decision but it did make me wonder!

May 28th, 2022, 23:08	#10
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	yes deffo tackle the other 3 diy! I have a fwd auto and I couldnt get a tool through at the right angle due to the steering rack. I will try again this week and report back to you __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

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