Jacking S60 under rear bumper

McGandalf · Jul 26th, 2018, 16:23

Hi,
I need to change the rear shock absorbers on my 2005 S60 D5, and when I jack the car up underneath the subframe and support by axle stands there, the jack won't raise the car high enough for me to easily get the shock absorbers out underneath.

The easiest thing would be to jack the car under the rear bumper to get it as high as possible. On the offside (driver's side) there is the fuel tank - I suspect it's not a good idea to jack the car up by raising the fuel tank?

What is there on the other (near) side - is there a suitable jacking spot where the jack wouldn't damage the exhaust?

cheshired5 · Jul 26th, 2018, 16:48

Jacking the car using the rearmost side jacking points should be sufficient.
If not, you might be better investing in a more suitable jack.

McGandalf · Jul 26th, 2018, 17:36

Do you mean the jacking points in front of the rear wheels (as opposed to behind the rear wheels/near the rear bumper)?

I do appreciate I could probably invest in a larger trolley jack at some point!

davebb · Jul 26th, 2018, 17:43

yes in front of the rear wheels on the large jacking points is best, or put on ramps,
Dave

davebb · Jul 26th, 2018, 17:47

do not jack on the sub frame,
Dave

McGandalf · Jul 26th, 2018, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by davebb

do not jack on the sub frame,
Dave

I normally jack where the subframe is bolted to the chassis and there's a triangular piece of reinforced metal - isn't this the right place?

oragex · Jul 26th, 2018, 19:36

Drop the shock to the floor, then use a small bar inserted between the spring coils to force down the shock rod. Then quickly remove the shock before the rod comes back again.

Additionally, you can use a second jack or a bottle jack to rise the suspension alone some more (may use some wood blocks to rise the jack if the car is supported securely by jack stands

These are my rear jacking points https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gtY-IZQgfw

cheshired5 · Jul 26th, 2018, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by McGandalf

Do you mean the jacking points in front of the rear wheels (as opposed to behind the rear wheels/near the rear bumper)?

Is there even a dedicated jacking point past the rear wheels near the bumper?

Jul 26th, 2018, 16:23	#1
McGandalf Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2022 10:11 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hampshire	Jacking S60 under rear bumper Hi, I need to change the rear shock absorbers on my 2005 S60 D5, and when I jack the car up underneath the subframe and support by axle stands there, the jack won't raise the car high enough for me to easily get the shock absorbers out underneath. The easiest thing would be to jack the car under the rear bumper to get it as high as possible. On the offside (driver's side) there is the fuel tank - I suspect it's not a good idea to jack the car up by raising the fuel tank? What is there on the other (near) side - is there a suitable jacking spot where the jack wouldn't damage the exhaust?

Jul 26th, 2018, 16:48	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Jacking the car using the rearmost side jacking points should be sufficient. If not, you might be better investing in a more suitable jack. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jul 26th, 2018, 19:36	#7
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Drop the shock to the floor, then use a small bar inserted between the spring coils to force down the shock rod. Then quickly remove the shock before the rod comes back again. Additionally, you can use a second jack or a bottle jack to rise the suspension alone some more (may use some wood blocks to rise the jack if the car is supported securely by jack stands These are my rear jacking points https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gtY-IZQgfw __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Jul 26th, 2018, 17:36	#3
McGandalf Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2022 10:11 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hampshire	Do you mean the jacking points in front of the rear wheels (as opposed to behind the rear wheels/near the rear bumper)? I do appreciate I could probably invest in a larger trolley jack at some point!

Jul 26th, 2018, 17:43	#4
davebb Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Emsworth,hants	yes in front of the rear wheels on the large jacking points is best, or put on ramps, Dave

Jul 26th, 2018, 17:47	#5
davebb Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Emsworth,hants	do not jack on the sub frame, Dave

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