Volvo Forum member polskamafia mjl shows us what tools and parts we need for this rear shocks replacement, plus what to do, how to do it, and even torque numbers for related bolts.
Rear Shocks Replacement Tutorial w/Photos
This is a write up for the replacement of rear shock absorbers on an 850 sedan. Before doing this repair I would suggest you let the car sit for at least a night with PB Blaster or WD-40 sprayed on the shock mount bolts and the lower shock to trailing arm bolt. I broke one of the shock mount bolts and I spent the entire weekend trying to get it out. I eventually had to drive it to a mechanic with only one shock mount bolt in place on the passenger side!
In addition, take a look at these other links:
- CN90’s great write up for Volvo V70 Rear Shocks DIY Tutorial
- JReed’s outstanding Volvo 850 Wagon Rear Shocks DIY Tutorial
- My thread with a lot of 850 shocks questions
Note: I used OEM Sachs & Boge Shocks. If you use Koni or Bilstein some parts may be different.
Necessary Tools
- Crow Bar
- Cheater Pipe
- Pipe Wrench
- T-30 Driver
- Flat head Driver
- Crescent Wrench
- Torque Wrench
- Socket Wrench
- Regular Socket Set
- Deep Socket Set
- Offset Wrench Set
- PB BlasterAnti Seize
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