Jack points for changing wheels? - Page 2

Mad Malc · Jul 9th, 2020, 16:03

Using 4 three legged axle stands is extremely ill advised, they are extremely unstable, plus any slope will exasperate the situation.
Please please see if you can ovoid doing this. May be put one end onto car ramps while the other end is being worked on.

Philip Fisher · Jul 9th, 2020, 16:13

I am not sure what you are trying to achieve here?

You said it is for changing wheels? I do this twice a year. I just jack up each corner using a decent trolley jack with an ice hockey puck as a jack pad and replace the wheel. Then I drop that corner and move to the next corner, do the same then on I go round the car. It takes me about an hour.

I can't see why you would want to be trying to get the car up on axle stands. You only need axle stands if you are going to be working under the car, but wheel swapping can be done without putting any of your body in danger.

Pipps · Jul 10th, 2020, 11:45

There is some information on the 2016 XC60 here on central lifting points if using trolley jack access from the front:

The next question is how accurately this translates to the MY19 model:

What are the best central front and rear points?

nu11eaf · Jul 10th, 2020, 12:26

I would not try and use a centre lifting point, these are not like the old cars with a big strong axle diff casing. When I had my tyres changed the tyre Depot used a trolly jack on each side using the correct lifting points.

Pipps · Jul 10th, 2020, 12:34

So how does one rotate and switch wheels NSF to OSR and OSF to NSR, as recommended for AWD vehicles, without a spare wheel available?

nu11eaf · Jul 10th, 2020, 13:14

First make sure your tyres are not rotational, some have an arrow to show direction they should travel, if this is the case you have to swap front to back on same side, for the small cost it would be easier to take it to a tyre depot and ask them to rotate them. Without a spare wheel its a hassle.

Pipps · Jul 10th, 2020, 13:16

My tyres are not directional.

How do I raise on 4 axle stands?

Mad Malc · Jul 10th, 2020, 13:29

Hi Pipps,
This is not meant to be rude or disrespectful but I think it would be best to go to a tyre depot and ask them to put the wheels where you want them.
Much safer to pay the professionals when your DIY skills are perhaps not tuned in to car maintenance.
The Volvo is a heavy old lump so safety is the key here.
Kind regards M.

Wizzpop · Jul 10th, 2020, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pipps

My tyres are not directional.

How do I raise on 4 axle stands?

You don't. Don't even think about it, far too dangerous.

Pipps · Jul 10th, 2020, 17:44

Anyone tried a trolley jack under both the front and rear jack points and lifting both wheels on one side at the same time?

Jul 9th, 2020, 16:13	#12
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:19 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	I am not sure what you are trying to achieve here? You said it is for changing wheels? I do this twice a year. I just jack up each corner using a decent trolley jack with an ice hockey puck as a jack pad and replace the wheel. Then I drop that corner and move to the next corner, do the same then on I go round the car. It takes me about an hour. I can't see why you would want to be trying to get the car up on axle stands. You only need axle stands if you are going to be working under the car, but wheel swapping can be done without putting any of your body in danger. __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Jul 10th, 2020, 11:45	#13
Pipps Junior Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 11:21 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Newport	There is some information on the 2016 XC60 here on central lifting points if using trolley jack access from the front: The next question is how accurately this translates to the MY19 model: What are the best central front and rear points? __________________ Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design MY19 onyx black

Jul 10th, 2020, 12:26	#14
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:43 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	I would not try and use a centre lifting point, these are not like the old cars with a big strong axle diff casing. When I had my tyres changed the tyre Depot used a trolly jack on each side using the correct lifting points. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Jul 10th, 2020, 12:34	#15
Pipps Junior Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 11:21 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Newport	So how does one rotate and switch wheels NSF to OSR and OSF to NSR, as recommended for AWD vehicles, without a spare wheel available? __________________ Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design MY19 onyx black

Jul 10th, 2020, 13:14	#16
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:43 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	First make sure your tyres are not rotational, some have an arrow to show direction they should travel, if this is the case you have to swap front to back on same side, for the small cost it would be easier to take it to a tyre depot and ask them to rotate them. Without a spare wheel its a hassle. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Jul 9th, 2020, 16:03	#11
Mad Malc Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 13:37 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Filey	Using 4 three legged axle stands is extremely ill advised, they are extremely unstable, plus any slope will exasperate the situation. Please please see if you can ovoid doing this. May be put one end onto car ramps while the other end is being worked on.

Jul 10th, 2020, 13:16	#17
Pipps Junior Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 11:21 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Newport	My tyres are not directional. How do I raise on 4 axle stands? __________________ Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design MY19 onyx black

Jul 10th, 2020, 13:29	#18
Mad Malc Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 13:37 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Filey	Hi Pipps, This is not meant to be rude or disrespectful but I think it would be best to go to a tyre depot and ask them to put the wheels where you want them. Much safer to pay the professionals when your DIY skills are perhaps not tuned in to car maintenance. The Volvo is a heavy old lump so safety is the key here. Kind regards M.

Jul 10th, 2020, 17:44	#20
Pipps Junior Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 11:21 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Newport	Anyone tried a trolley jack under both the front and rear jack points and lifting both wheels on one side at the same time? __________________ Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design MY19 onyx black

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