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| Shock Information For Volvo 240 |
 Jan 8 2008, 12:10 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 14-December 05 Member No.: 9,792 Status:  Location: California Drives: Volvo  |
I have a 1989 Volvo 240 DL. The back end is kind of drooping so I tested the shocks. I pressed down on the rear section and the car bounced up and down about 3 times. So, I figure I need to replace the shocks in the back. Is this hard to do myself?
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Jan 8 2008, 09:54 AM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 676 Joined: 14-September 05 Member No.: 7,689 Status: Location: USA Drives: 2000 Volvo S70, 1988 Volvo 240, 1986 Volvo 245 |
It's not too hard, unless the bottom bolts have rusted which is a problem in areas where salt is used on the roads. You will need access to a flat paved area to safely jack up the car. A good hydraulic jack and a pair of axle stands help you to do this safely. A good quality 19 mm ring spanner is an essential tool for this job. A 1/2" drive metric socket set will make the job easier, but you can use 3/8" drive set.
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Jan 8 2008, 12:27 PM
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 Senior Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 5-August 07 Member No.: 30,963 Status: Location: SoCal, USA Drives: 1986 Volvo 245 |
You may need new shocks, but I doubt if replacing the shocks will fix the sagging rear end.
Most commonly, it's either worn bushings or weak springs. Let us know what you find out. |
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Jan 9 2008, 02:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 14-December 05 Member No.: 9,792 Status: Location: California Drives: Volvo |
I talked to my mechanic and he said that just the shocks need to be replaced. Does the Volvo 240 hang low in the back naturally? I saw another Volvo 240 on the street the other day and it also was low in the back.
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Jan 11 2008, 12:58 PM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 676 Joined: 14-September 05 Member No.: 7,689 Status: Location: USA Drives: 2000 Volvo S70, 1988 Volvo 240, 1986 Volvo 245 |
No it shouldn't be low at the rear. Could have been something heavy in the trunk? You can fit heavier springs if you plan to haul a lot of stuff or people around.
FYI: 760s and some 900 series Volvos had independent rear suspension with Nivomat units that sagged when they failed. Since 240s had live rear axles this shouldn't happen to them. |
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