2003 S40 suspension help

Lucas87 · Jun 23rd, 2016, 23:08

Hey guys just changed my osf top mount and all is fine but I didn't take note of which direction the tapered upper spring seat faces if anyone could clarify that would be awesome thanks

happy diver · Jun 23rd, 2016, 23:58

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=v...HV5dDVcQsAQIGg

Lucas87 · Jun 24th, 2016, 00:31

Hey thanks for the reply I've looked thought Google earlier on and found what you posted but none specify the correct direction for the taper to face just lots of exploded diagrams I'm pretty sure it's supposed to face the front on the car but just after some clarification etc thanks

cheshired5 · Jun 24th, 2016, 01:55

How can there be a choice as to how it sits?
The bottom of the spring can only fit one way so that dictates how the top of the spring sits.
The assembly then rotates within the top mount/bearing and of course the bearing can only be bolted in one way.

Lucas87 · Jun 24th, 2016, 05:56

Yeh I know but the upper seat is just a rubber doughnut as.sutch and doesn't have any indication on how it locates on the spring etc

happy diver · Jun 24th, 2016, 10:27

Who writes this stuff

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...+mount+install

Disassembling the spring strut
Hint:
Note the position of the components. This will make installation easier.
Replacing the spring
Note! The colour code on the spring must be downwards towards the spring strut.
Assembling the spring strut
Lubricate the stop using petroleum jelly. Install the stop in the dust boot.
Pull out the shock absorber rod completely.
Install:
the rubber stop and dust boot
the rubber on the underneath
the spring strut through the spring
the rubber on top
the upper spring seat
the mounting
the upper mounting for the spring strut
the nut. Finger tighten.
Install the spring seat so that the holes in both the spring seats are lined up.
Unless you have post 2000 models with sport or dynamic suspension
Chassis type pdf be patient
where you rotate the top mounts 20% clockwise blah!
Carefully release the spring and check that is correctly positioned in the rubber stop at the spring seats.
Tighten the nut to 65 Nm.
Coat the bearing in grease.
Install dust cover.

Lucas87 · Jun 24th, 2016, 11:32

Ah great thanks so you just line the hole in the upper spring seat with a hole in the lower on the shock and jobs done cheers for the help guys really appreciated

happy diver · Jun 24th, 2016, 18:19

If that's all you got then hopefully with independence comes literacy

Jun 23rd, 2016, 23:08	#1
Lucas87 New Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2018 03:12 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wrecsam	2003 S40 suspension help Hey guys just changed my osf top mount and all is fine but I didn't take note of which direction the tapered upper spring seat faces if anyone could clarify that would be awesome thanks Last edited by Lucas87; Jun 23rd, 2016 at 23:27. Reason: Miss spelling

Jun 23rd, 2016, 23:58	#2
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	https://www.google.com.au/search?q=v...HV5dDVcQsAQIGg __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Jun 24th, 2016, 01:55	#4
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	How can there be a choice as to how it sits? The bottom of the spring can only fit one way so that dictates how the top of the spring sits. The assembly then rotates within the top mount/bearing and of course the bearing can only be bolted in one way. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jun 24th, 2016, 10:27	#6
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	Who writes this stuff http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...+mount+install Disassembling the spring strut Hint: Note the position of the components. This will make installation easier. Replacing the spring Note! The colour code on the spring must be downwards towards the spring strut. Assembling the spring strut Lubricate the stop using petroleum jelly. Install the stop in the dust boot. Pull out the shock absorber rod completely. Install: the rubber stop and dust boot the rubber on the underneath the spring strut through the spring the rubber on top the upper spring seat the mounting the upper mounting for the spring strut the nut. Finger tighten. Install the spring seat so that the holes in both the spring seats are lined up. Unless you have post 2000 models with sport or dynamic suspension Chassis type pdf be patient where you rotate the top mounts 20% clockwise blah! Carefully release the spring and check that is correctly positioned in the rubber stop at the spring seats. Tighten the nut to 65 Nm. Coat the bearing in grease. Install dust cover. __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Jun 24th, 2016, 18:19	#8
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	If that's all you got then hopefully with independence comes literacy __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Jun 24th, 2016, 00:31	#3
Lucas87 New Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2018 03:12 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wrecsam	Hey thanks for the reply I've looked thought Google earlier on and found what you posted but none specify the correct direction for the taper to face just lots of exploded diagrams I'm pretty sure it's supposed to face the front on the car but just after some clarification etc thanks

Jun 24th, 2016, 05:56	#5
Lucas87 New Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2018 03:12 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wrecsam	Yeh I know but the upper seat is just a rubber doughnut as.sutch and doesn't have any indication on how it locates on the spring etc

Jun 24th, 2016, 11:32	#7
Lucas87 New Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2018 03:12 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wrecsam	Ah great thanks so you just line the hole in the upper spring seat with a hole in the lower on the shock and jobs done cheers for the help guys really appreciated

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