Shock Absorbers Rear 2004 XC70 2.5T

[JLS]

First, what an amazing site for XC technical info. most interesting
Unfortunately most of the abreviations I am unfamiliar with.
Is there a posting/site/publication/workshop manual that explains these terms.

Yes another newbie, decided get something different for work & tow the boat. (Jeep owner for 18yrs)
Hadn't expected the complications these cars have but enjoying the upgrade, bouncy ride has to go though.
So want the correct shocks fitted, RM European have given P.No 30760056 $112.61 say it will fit,
But is it correct for XC ?
Chassis No YV1SZ595751181582
Engine No B5254T3542456
Mileage 128,000Klm(no paper work with purchase but maintained by Volvo Agents )


How do I tell if this XC is self levelling & if so is this RM shock absorber correct?
If not what is the correct shock and who would supply them?

Lastly if I can stretch the attention a bit more
What should I also be looking at to preserve this interesting AWD in the way of service replace O/H etc
Don't have a service book and there's a few Ks to go before the Cam belt is due (168K)
Hand break adjustment? How to clean insides of foggy plastic head light glass? Understanding the AC & PCV maintenance
Dying for a little technical info.

Thanks in advance
John
Auckland NZ

[myzomela]

Hello from another antipodean, and welcome to the forum.

Unless you have Nivomats or Four-C suspension (both pretty uncommon), these shocks will fit. Have a look at this page on IPD's website for very clear instructions on how to check: http://www.ipdusa.com/products/7889/...2-s60-v70-xc70. If that price is NZ$, it's excellent! Grab them before RM changes their mind.

A lot of your other questions can be answered by searching around this website. Don't forget the 'Resources' section.
Another important thing is to look after your transmission. Yours is not a 01 or 02 - these were the worst - but still be nice to it, especially since you are towing. Read the forum for the tranny horror stories and for replacing the ATF (either the Gibbons method or drain-and-fill) and the importance of using the right fluid. There's a joke that here in Canberra the local transmission specialist has a hoist permanently reserved for P2 Volvos.

If you want a workshop manual, you'll need a copy of Volvo's VIDA software. A bit of googling will find places where you can download it. No comments on copyright. On this forum you'll find some info about installing it too.

[JLS]

Hello from another antipodean, and welcome to the forum.

Unless you have Nivomats or Four-C suspension (both pretty uncommon), these shocks will fit. Have a look at this page on IPD's website for very clear instructions on how to check: http://www.ipdusa.com/products/7889/...2-s60-v70-xc70. If that price is NZ$, it's excellent! Grab them before RM changes their mind.

A lot of your other questions can be answered by searching around this website. Don't forget the 'Resources' section.
Another important thing is to look after your transmission. Yours is not a 01 or 02 - these were the worst - but still be nice to it, especially since you are towing. Read the forum for the tranny horror stories and for replacing the ATF (either the Gibbons method or drain-and-fill) and the importance of using the right fluid. There's a joke that here in Canberra the local transmission specialist has a hoist permanently reserved for P2 Volvos.

If you want a workshop manual, you'll need a copy of Volvo's VIDA software. A bit of googling will find places where you can download it. No comments on copyright. On this forum you'll find some info about installing it too.

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Hi and thanks,

As I posted this so there appeared a posting on the same subject from Stephens with reply from Bill on shocks with how to do it site. Great thanks Guys
So ordered a couple of Sachs 311-753 @ $105US from FCP Euro
Might even have go at fitting them now I have Howard64 comprehensive instruction also the Haynes Manual for the V70 which appears to be the same instructions as for XC70

Technical Postings got to page 18 so far. No hand brake posting, probally too easy.
Take rear wheels off and adjust perhaps. Only had the XC a week.

Cheers
John

Alvis Firefly (British)
Alvis TD 21
& Bike

[JLS]

Hi And Thanks.

As happens similar posting from Stephenxc on Shocks and reply from Billr99 put me right on the correct shocks.
And technical article from Howard64 Great thanks guys
Might have a go myself armed with this and Haynes W/S Manual for the V70

Looked thru web posting up to page 18 but nothing on the Hand brake adjustment.
Will look a bit further only had the XC a week.

Cheers
John
32 Alvis Firefly
60 Alvis TD 21

How's Canberra

[perkinscl]

Welcome to the forum! I bet you get to watch a lot of rugby in NZ!

Hand brake (we call it parking brake in the US) is pretty easy to adjust. Pull up on the boot that covers the hand lever and there will be a nut that can adjusts the tension. In the Resource section are 2 articles that show where it is and how to adjust properly. The Resource section is at the very top of the page, click this than " How-to".

If your parking brakes aren't holding, the shoes may need replacing. It's very common for these to delaminate. They're aren't too expensive and not terribly hard to replace. I did this last year, mine had fallen apart.

[bugeye]

We have a 2004 XC70 purchased august 2013.

I recommend: replace timing belt, tension and idler pulleys and possibly water pump. Use Volvo coolant, it's blue.

Check crankcase pressure with rubber glove or baggie over oil cap with engine running, should be negative sucking in slightly. In not negative, the PVC system needs cleaning/replacement.

I did three transmission drain and fills using Mobil 3309 with driving in between each drain/fill, about 3.5 quarts each drain.

Changed angle gear, haldex and rear differential fluid.

Parking brake shoes delaminated (common) and replaced with new hardware. Check shoes as at 10 years they are probably delaminated and if become jamed can lock up wheel and cause much damage.

Have fun with your XC.

[JLS]

Hi Guys

Lucky me looks like I bought just in time to replace everything.

PVC Will try the glove over Oil Filler cap & hope its sucks

Transmission Did you have problems hear?
This XC didn’t have much drive for first 200 M after parking overnight on slight downhill slope.
Dealer replaced a few leaking seals and topped trans up, fine now.

Angle Drive/Gear? done at 68K Must look this up now I have this Resource section on hand wouldn't have guessed it was packed with so much tech stuff. wow
Cam belt done 129KLMs will risk it a bit longer. looks like this one is more fun than I could cope with.

Parking/ Hand brake shoes & discs done at 78Klm so removed boot and adjusting nut screwed down 3 turns to give 45deg angle for lever, don’t want to cause any brake drag.
Just a bit concerned with so much plastic about , usually manages to break before I get things off.

Think the foggy head lamp lenses can stay that way having read the removal procedure.

Fun so fare being able to enter main road traffic in the wet with confidence is a good start.

[myzomela]

How's Canberra

Good place to have an XC - the main roads out of town go north, south and east. The dirt roads to the west are great for a soft roader like this And I think the dry climate slows down the various forms of decay described on this forum.

Lucky me looks like I bought just in time to replace everything.

I bought mine at 182000km, just in time for suspension parts to progressively need replacing But all good now, with new hubs and ball joints last weekend.

Just a bit concerned with so much plastic about , usually manages to break before I get things off.

A hot air gun - or just a hair dryer - can help to soften some plastics before disassembly. Or even just leave the car outside on a warm day. (Wrong time of year, I know.)

How about some pictures? This forum could use a few more pics of RHD cars.

[JLS]

Pictures, OK XC when it’s not raining and I can find the way? just tried usual method & it didn’t work.

Rear Shocks should arrive from fcpeuro soon, but noticed special tools required. (Howard c 64 article)
Hate getting stuck half way thru a job, so can this be done without these special tools?
Have a good range of hammers crescent’s beer & a few other tools, snap on /Stahwilles
Did I read one XC owner guardian provider did this shock job one wheel at a time.
Any tips suggestions advice most welcome.
attached RHD 1960 Alvis 3L with OD

[billr99]

Pictures, OK XC when it’s not raining and I can find the way? just tried usual method & it didn’t work.

Rear Shocks should arrive from fcpeuro soon, but noticed special tools required. (Howard c 64 article)
Hate getting stuck half way thru a job, so can this be done without these special tools?
Have a good range of hammers crescent’s beer & a few other tools, snap on /Stahwilles
Did I read one XC owner guardian provider did this shock job one wheel at a time.
Any tips suggestions advice most welcome.
attached RHD 1960 Alvis 3L with OD

No, I got by with my usual implements of destruction (i.e. standard spanners, sockets, etc.) and a spring compressor. The "official" instructions also suggest using a racheted strap like you would use to tie down a motorbike on a trailer. That is helpful; but when I did it, I had such tension on the strap that I ended up having to cut it to remove it when the time came for it to come off. In any case, it may appear to be a bit scary but it really isn't all that bad.

Cheers,

Bill