V50 Jacking/Axle Stand Points

richardk213 · Aug 7th, 2015, 12:29

Hello all, i am going to be replacing my handbrake this weekend and just trying to find the best places to jack up the rear using a trolley jack, as well as the best place to put axle stands?
I know the rear jacking points for the volvo scissor jack, but prefer my trolley jack

thanks

Rich

Tony500 · Aug 7th, 2015, 16:52

If jacking up the rear I jack up from the rear axle at under the springs or tow bar point and put axle stands on the jack points at the side of the car.

Make sure you feel safe enough before going under... ive had a few close ones.
Mind use wheel chocks and dont leave it in gear while working on the car.

Chock the front wheels, jack up and put stands in place and let down to rest of the stands. At this point I always give the car a little push and pull to make sure it wont budge.

EricMe · Aug 7th, 2015, 22:36

If you're removing wheels whilst the car is in the air, try & lay it(them) on the ground under the sill(s). That might just mean the difference between a nasty injury should prop(s) unexpectedly give way or sudden death.

richardk213 · Aug 9th, 2015, 19:35

Thanks for the replies! used your advice when filling up my Eolys tank, car seemed really stable when i rocked it. next test is replacing the handbrake cable!

Aug 7th, 2015, 12:29	#1
richardk213 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2017 12:32 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dalgety Bay	V50 Jacking/Axle Stand Points Hello all, i am going to be replacing my handbrake this weekend and just trying to find the best places to jack up the rear using a trolley jack, as well as the best place to put axle stands? I know the rear jacking points for the volvo scissor jack, but prefer my trolley jack thanks Rich

Aug 7th, 2015, 16:52	#2
Tony500 Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 14:02 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Glasgow	If jacking up the rear I jack up from the rear axle at under the springs or tow bar point and put axle stands on the jack points at the side of the car. Make sure you feel safe enough before going under... ive had a few close ones. Mind use wheel chocks and dont leave it in gear while working on the car. Chock the front wheels, jack up and put stands in place and let down to rest of the stands. At this point I always give the car a little push and pull to make sure it wont budge. __________________ 2009 V70 R-Design 2.0D SE Sport 2007 XC90 D5 SE Lux 2006 XC90 V8 Executive

Aug 7th, 2015, 22:36	#3
EricMe V50 Driver Last Online: Feb 4th, 2020 12:45 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chesterfield	If you're removing wheels whilst the car is in the air, try & lay it(them) on the ground under the sill(s). That might just mean the difference between a nasty injury should prop(s) unexpectedly give way or sudden death. __________________ V50 2.0D owned from new(Oct 2008)

Aug 9th, 2015, 19:35	#4
richardk213 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2017 12:32 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dalgety Bay	Thanks for the replies! used your advice when filling up my Eolys tank, car seemed really stable when i rocked it. next test is replacing the handbrake cable!

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