V70 Rear Springs Change

[Tam9n]

Hi there, new user here!

Trying to replace a broken rear siding on my p2 FWD D5 V70.

Not going so well currently, I’ve dropped the shock and removed the old spring, by dropping the control arm.

Trying to reseat the new standard spring is a nightmare, I can’t get it aligned properly at all. The bottom tip just pops out from the notch in the seat when I start to jack up the control arm.

Any help or advice is appreciated!
Thanks!

[stuart bowes]

they are total b£$trds to get in and out I know.. I think Volvo uses an internal spring compressor when they do it

have you tried something like a cable tie or twist of gardening wire just to keep it aligned while you jack.

I've read of people using a bit of washing up liquid to help get it in there to start with but it sounds like you're already past that point

[Tam9n]

The cable tie idea isn’t a bad one, I’ve actually picked up an internal spring compressor today (Sealey) so might have to give that a whizz.

I wonder how much easier lowering springs aren’t to get in?

[stuart bowes]

let us know how you get on with that and add a link to the compressor you use if it works, people will definitely be interested in that

lowered springs probably a bit easier but i wouldnt do it myself, the car is heavy and crashy enough through potholes as it is (admittedly that's with polybushed wishbones, subframe bush inserts that I'm thinking of removing, and tyres to 36)

[Tam9n]

The compressor can be found on a few websites, but it’s also on Amazon!
Sealey AK3842 Coil Spring Compressor, 350mm

Think there was a guy on here had done a few of his T5’s with it, but can’t recall or find his username. Interested to know from him if he did it without dropping any arms, but just compressing the spring and putting it in

[ASt85]

Originally Posted by Tam9n

The compressor can be found on a few websites, but it’s also on Amazon!
Sealey AK3842 Coil Spring Compressor, 350mm

Think there was a guy on here had done a few of his T5’s with it, but can’t recall or find his username. Interested to know from him if he did it without dropping any arms, but just compressing the spring and putting it in

When I changed the rears on my C70, which are almost the same PITA I used external Hilka 12700055 Coil Spring Compressors; they are a very similar pattern to the Sealey's, but bolts used are just slightly different (but probably made in the same factory) by almost fully compressing the springs with the "hooks located on the second and second to last coil, and rotating the compressed spring at a slight angle they just cleared the lower cup.

Once seated in the lower arm they are much easier to locate in the upper cup - I used tight cable ties either side of each hook to prevent the hooks slipping along the coil. I used a further pair of ties at the mid-point of each coil between the hooks to reduce the risk of the compressors letting go should the hooks have slipped at all. Once you have located them correctly remove the third pair of cable ties then slowly release each compressor no more than half a turn on alternate sides; only remove the "anti-slip" hold ties when the spring is fully released.


However, using internal compressors does make it easier....apparently!

[Tam9n]

Double post sorry!

[Simmy]

Originally Posted by Tam9n

Hi there, new user here!

Trying to replace a broken rear siding on my p2 FWD D5 V70.

Not going so well currently, I’ve dropped the shock and removed the old spring, by dropping the control arm.

Trying to reseat the new standard spring is a nightmare, I can’t get it aligned properly at all. The bottom tip just pops out from the notch in the seat when I start to jack up the control arm.

Any help or advice is appreciated!
Thanks!

internal spring compresser is the way . buy em use em sell em there is always someone abt to do the same job .. no point struggleing to save a few quid beware springs can be deadly .work slowly and carefullythere are some youtube vids on how to use them.

[Tam9n]

Hi all, so yes I grabbed the number from my vin plate and the rear springs is denoted as “27”

Rang a main dealer and they passed on the OEM part number which was 30748382. Ordered a corresponding spring online “Kilen 66007” which has slightly different dimensions to the sprint I had ordered.

The incorrect springs I purchased were KYB RA7007, which just don’t appear to fit.

I have a set of internal sealey spring compressors, and tried every trick in the book with these to no avail so concluded the spring was simply incorrect for the application.

Done plenty of rear springs accords various platforms before never with any issues.

I will update in a few days the outcome, as I hate coming across a thread with no conclusion!

[TLPower]

It is not unusual for the wrong items to be put in the right box, the link for 7007 springs shows a video for fitting front springs. Front springs have a reduced i.d at the top so you would have noticed that.

The links you have posted share quite comprehensive dimensions which make a degree of sense, one lists a free-length of 339 mm and 15mm wire thickness, the other lists 325 mm and 16mm wire thickness. Both list 5 1/4 total coils. The 16mm wire thickness will be a higher rate spring though easier to fit.

Once again good luck.