Can't line up strut top rubber mount on sprint

drjarmin · Mar 14th, 2020, 08:02

Hi,

Replacing the struts on a 2011 XC90. When i compress the spring using a pair of spring compressors I can't get the rubber cap piece onto the top of the shock absorber AND align the rubber to fit over the spring. Does this matter? Will it 'pop' into place? Been trying for a couple of hours - moving the spring compressors into different positions etc - but just can't get it to line up.

Any advice?

S60D5-185 · Mar 14th, 2020, 08:29

Hi,
I replaced the strut top and bearing on my XC90 last year and had no issue but you do need to have both ends of the spring located properly in their respective stops

Why don't you fully assemble it but leave the spring under compression and then slacken the compressors bit by bit so as to allow movement and adjustment until it all lines up safely and correctly.

I have a feeling that this may work and minimises any safety risk.👍

oragex · Mar 14th, 2020, 14:37

Maybe the compressors don't grab at the right place on the spring. Also be sure to use the right brand, Sachs or CRP/Rein. See this for the compressors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxjV7OjzY-o

Dancake · Mar 14th, 2020, 15:26

Fit the bearing and the rest of the hardware before releasing the tension from the spring. It should work ok then.

drjarmin · Mar 15th, 2020, 05:33

Thanks, that seemed to work. New strut on the car and has stopped the annoying suspension noise!

Mar 14th, 2020, 08:29	#2
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	Hi, I replaced the strut top and bearing on my XC90 last year and had no issue but you do need to have both ends of the spring located properly in their respective stops Why don't you fully assemble it but leave the spring under compression and then slacken the compressors bit by bit so as to allow movement and adjustment until it all lines up safely and correctly. I have a feeling that this may work and minimises any safety risk.👍 __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic Last edited by S60D5-185; Mar 14th, 2020 at 08:32.

Mar 14th, 2020, 14:37	#3
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Maybe the compressors don't grab at the right place on the spring. Also be sure to use the right brand, Sachs or CRP/Rein. See this for the compressors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxjV7OjzY-o __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Mar 14th, 2020, 15:26	#4
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:43 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Fit the bearing and the rest of the hardware before releasing the tension from the spring. It should work ok then. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Mar 15th, 2020, 05:33	#5
drjarmin Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2024 12:56 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hong Kong	Thanks, that seemed to work. New strut on the car and has stopped the annoying suspension noise!

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