Change Car Shock Absorbers Volvo S60/V60
Change Car Shock Absorbers
Easy
2h30–5h00
~250–500£
| Estimated time | 2h30–5h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~250–500£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew both front shock absorbers | 2h30–5h00 |
| Renew both rear shock absorbers | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew both rear shock absorbers Air suspension | 1h30 |
| Renew both rear shock absorbers Leaf spring suspension | 2h00 |
What is the function of Volvo S60/V60 shock absorbers?
The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.
When should you change the Volvo S60/V60 shock absorbers?
Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.
Is it difficult to change Volvo S60/V60 shock absorbers?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| S60/V60 2011-2018 | 2011-2018 | 2.0 Turbo Bi-Fuel, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B5204T9), 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B4204T6), 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B5204T8), 3.0 Turbo Petrol (B6304T5), D2 Diesel (D4204T20), D2 Diesel (D4204T8), D2 DRIVe Diesel (D4162T), D3 Diesel (D4204T4), D3 Diesel (D4204T9), D3 Diesel (D5204T7), D3/D4 Diesel (D52… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol |
| S60/V60 2018-2025 | 2018-2025 | B3 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T3), B3 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T4), B4 MHEV Diesel (D420T8), B4 MHEV Petrol (B420T5), B4 MHEV Petrol (B420T6), B5 MHEV Petrol (B420T2), B6 MHEV Petrol (B420T), D3 Diesel (D4204T16), D3 Diesel (D4204T4), D4 Diesel (D4204T14), D4 Polestar Diesel… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
