AWD: 70: - v70 awd rear spring replacement

amazondean · Aug 20th, 2019, 12:58

Can anyone comment on what needs to be undone to remove and replace the rear springs on these AWD cars. I have a 2000 mk1 v70 xc and want to replace the rear springs. I can see how to remove the dampers, but I am just hoping there is someone that can explain what needs undoing to replace the springs without unbolting everything, as it has independent rear suspension. Thanks

SteveSarre · Aug 20th, 2019, 20:15

Hi AmazonDean

I haven't done it myself, but this thread looks relevant (read to the end).

Hope that helps,
Steve

amazondean · Aug 20th, 2019, 20:27

Hi Steve. Sorry but which thread is that.

SteveSarre · Aug 20th, 2019, 22:09

Ooops sorry.

Here you go

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/fo...ic.php?t=78245

Steve

SteveSarre · Aug 21st, 2019, 13:37

Hi AmazonDean,

Just curious, are you moving away from Nivomats?
I have 3 AWDs (1998 Auto/1999 Auto/1999 manual) at the moment in various conditions, and I am deciding what to do with them.

Are you keeping the complete 4wd or reverting to 2wd?

Steve

amazondean · Aug 21st, 2019, 14:12

Hi Steve. I am hoping to keep the nivomat set up. The four wheel drive seems ok and works as it should at the moment, so trying to keep it standard. There is one broken spring, but the car sits low at the rear both sides, so hoping new springs will cure it.

amazondean · Aug 29th, 2019, 18:22

I am now struggling to get hold of any rear springs for the awd with Nivomat suspension.

every time I see the right spring on a website, they then contact me to ask for car registration and sometimes the vin number. the communication I am getting feels like they are just guessing if their part fits. Still can't find any.

Can anyone point me in the right direction please.

Thanks

SteveSarre · Aug 30th, 2019, 08:28

Hi AmazonDean

Are you looking for new or used?
Pair or single?

Were yours broken, or just weak?

I am pretty sure I have seen a source recently. May be able to look this evening.

Steve

SteveSarre · Aug 30th, 2019, 08:33

Hi

Do you have a Volvo part number looked up with your VIN and suspension info from the VIN plate?

Maybe 9461883

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...394/?f=s143459

Otherwise search for Kilen or Lesjofors

HTH
Steve

amazondean · Aug 30th, 2019, 18:28

Hi Steve, thanks for your help. Actually both sides have broke. I have now managed to get the springs out. They are approximately 350mm long and I think 102mm outside diameter. I don’t mind if they are second hand, it’s just weather second hand ones are worn or not. I would be happy to use them. Below is a link to a photo of my vin plate.

My car registration is "V97 JAW" Volvo v70 xc 2000 model.

https://autodocsupport.zendesk.com/a...e=IMG_0210.JPG

Aug 20th, 2019, 12:58	#1
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	v70 awd rear spring replacement Can anyone comment on what needs to be undone to remove and replace the rear springs on these AWD cars. I have a 2000 mk1 v70 xc and want to replace the rear springs. I can see how to remove the dampers, but I am just hoping there is someone that can explain what needs undoing to replace the springs without unbolting everything, as it has independent rear suspension. Thanks __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Aug 20th, 2019, 20:15	#2
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:37 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi AmazonDean I haven't done it myself, but this thread looks relevant (read to the end). Hope that helps, Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Aug 20th, 2019, 20:27	#3
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	Hi Steve. Sorry but which thread is that. __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Aug 20th, 2019, 22:09	#4
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:37 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Ooops sorry. Here you go https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/fo...ic.php?t=78245 Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Aug 21st, 2019, 13:37	#5
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:37 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi AmazonDean, Just curious, are you moving away from Nivomats? I have 3 AWDs (1998 Auto/1999 Auto/1999 manual) at the moment in various conditions, and I am deciding what to do with them. Are you keeping the complete 4wd or reverting to 2wd? Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Aug 21st, 2019, 14:12	#6
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	Hi Steve. I am hoping to keep the nivomat set up. The four wheel drive seems ok and works as it should at the moment, so trying to keep it standard. There is one broken spring, but the car sits low at the rear both sides, so hoping new springs will cure it. __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Aug 29th, 2019, 18:22	#7
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	I am now struggling to get hold of any rear springs for the awd with Nivomat suspension. every time I see the right spring on a website, they then contact me to ask for car registration and sometimes the vin number. the communication I am getting feels like they are just guessing if their part fits. Still can't find any. Can anyone point me in the right direction please. Thanks __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Aug 30th, 2019, 08:28	#8
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:37 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi AmazonDean Are you looking for new or used? Pair or single? Were yours broken, or just weak? I am pretty sure I have seen a source recently. May be able to look this evening. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Aug 30th, 2019, 08:33	#9
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:37 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi Do you have a Volvo part number looked up with your VIN and suspension info from the VIN plate? Maybe 9461883 http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...394/?f=s143459 Otherwise search for Kilen or Lesjofors HTH Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Aug 30th, 2019, 18:28	#10
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	Hi Steve, thanks for your help. Actually both sides have broke. I have now managed to get the springs out. They are approximately 350mm long and I think 102mm outside diameter. I don’t mind if they are second hand, it’s just weather second hand ones are worn or not. I would be happy to use them. Below is a link to a photo of my vin plate. My car registration is "V97 JAW" Volvo v70 xc 2000 model. https://autodocsupport.zendesk.com/a...e=IMG_0210.JPG __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

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