Rear spring broken - Volvo V70 2002

volvo2 · May 20th, 2018, 20:15

Looks like it has been broken for some time - near the base.

Trying to work out whether I should do it myself but it looks like I need a special spring compression tool.

Anyone done it?

aland · May 20th, 2018, 20:27

I have (to fit uprated MAD springs), and yes, you'll need a spring compressor.

oragex · May 20th, 2018, 21:30

Not sure but it may look like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-CSC-INNER...0AAOSwuTxV9SXi

However careful what you replace it with. I'd rather get two used genuine ones from the same car, you may experience height issues. These rarely break on the V70 (but quite often on the XC70)

volvo2 · May 21st, 2018, 15:52

Thanks but the reviews for that compression tool seem to indicate that it will not do the job.

It looks like this is going to be difficult...

BobS · May 21st, 2018, 16:38

Hi,

Not sure about the rear springs. but I used these with no problems on the front.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01ARLHI..._XBUaBbFTE3F6X

May not have the clearance?

Bob

davebb · May 21st, 2018, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by oragex

Not sure but it may look like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-CSC-INNER...0AAOSwuTxV9SXi

However careful what you replace it with. I'd rather get two used genuine ones from the same car, you may experience height issues. These rarely break on the V70 (but quite often on the XC70)

Yes I used one like this when doing my rear springs,
Dave

aland · May 21st, 2018, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobS

Hi,

Not sure about the rear springs. but I used these with no problems on the front.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01ARLHI..._XBUaBbFTE3F6X

May not have the clearance?

Bob

I've used that type on the front. Can't remember which type I used on the rears, it was 5 years ago!!

classicswede · May 21st, 2018, 17:55

I have never ever used a spring compressor to fit the rear springs. You just need to either use a jack to raise the bottom arm or blocks and lower the car down to it

TLPower · May 21st, 2018, 20:25

I'm with Classic Swede, I've changed 4 rear springs by removing the shocks, pulling out the bolt at the end of the lower arm and pulling the spring out. With a bit of juggling and a trolley jack under the arm the springs go straight back in.

bkulcsar · May 22nd, 2018, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by oragex

Not sure but it may look like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-CSC-INNER...0AAOSwuTxV9SXi

THIS IS the tool you need. I replaced my broken rear spring with a similar tool on my 2002 V70 D5 about a month ago.
It cannot be done without compressing the rear spring. Period.

May 20th, 2018, 20:15	#1
volvo2 Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 12:25 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Evesham	Rear spring broken - Volvo V70 2002 Looks like it has been broken for some time - near the base. Trying to work out whether I should do it myself but it looks like I need a special spring compression tool. Anyone done it?

May 20th, 2018, 20:27	#2
aland Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Luton	I have (to fit uprated MAD springs), and yes, you'll need a spring compressor. __________________ 2004 V70R 2008 XC90 D5. 2011 C30 2.0 Past: V70 D5, 855 T5, 940, V40 T4, S40

May 20th, 2018, 21:30	#3
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Not sure but it may look like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-CSC-INNER...0AAOSwuTxV9SXi However careful what you replace it with. I'd rather get two used genuine ones from the same car, you may experience height issues. These rarely break on the V70 (but quite often on the XC70) __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

May 21st, 2018, 16:38	#5
BobS Master Member Last Online: May 29th, 2023 19:30 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Warwickshire	Hi, Not sure about the rear springs. but I used these with no problems on the front. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01ARLHI..._XBUaBbFTE3F6X May not have the clearance? Bob __________________ V70, 140BHP 2002 AUTO. XC60 2015 AUTO

May 21st, 2018, 17:55	#8
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I have never ever used a spring compressor to fit the rear springs. You just need to either use a jack to raise the bottom arm or blocks and lower the car down to it __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

May 21st, 2018, 15:52	#4
volvo2 Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 12:25 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Evesham	Thanks but the reviews for that compression tool seem to indicate that it will not do the job. It looks like this is going to be difficult...

May 21st, 2018, 20:25	#9
TLPower Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:58 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Doncaster	I'm with Classic Swede, I've changed 4 rear springs by removing the shocks, pulling out the bolt at the end of the lower arm and pulling the spring out. With a bit of juggling and a trolley jack under the arm the springs go straight back in.

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