Lowering The Rear Suspension

Fig 1: Brake Hose Mounting Stays From Mountings On Brackets

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Position a lifting table under the front section of the rear suspension.

Remove: 

• the two mountings for the front sub-frame
• the sub-frame brackets screws
• the brake hose mounting stays from mountings on the brackets
• the brake pipes from the plastic clips
• the mounting for the fuel filter on the right bracket.

Lower the rear suspension.

Applies only to All-wheel drive (AWD): 

1. NOTE:

   The propeller shaft detaches from the flange when lowering.