Rear Suspension

2009 Volvo XC70 BaseSECTION Rear Suspension
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Suspension Components
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Number  Designation  Number  Designation 
1 Lateral link 11 Anti-roll bar
2 The shock absorber 12 Lower control arm
3 Upper bearing 13 Bushing, anti-roll bar
4 Bushing, anti-roll bar 14 Bracket, anti-roll bar
5 Link, anti-roll bar 15 Tie rod
6 Upper control arm 16 Spring bracket
7 Subframe 17 Spring isolator
8 Bushing, subframe 18 Spring
9 Wheel hub 19 Rubber stop
10 Bushing, lateral link 20 Spring seat

Rear suspension V70 flexifuel 

V70 flexifuel has 15mm lower rear chassis height and nivomat shock absorbers as standard. This reduces wind resistance and gives lower fuel consumption.

Upper control arm 

The upper control arm (6) is cast.

There are two different versions of control arms depending on AWD, 2WD or Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept).

Lower control arm 

The lower control arm (12) is made of pressed steel. It is mounted between the lateral link (1) and subframe (7).

Toe-in/Toe-out can be adjusted with the inner mounting on the control arm.

The shock absorber 

The lower section of the shock absorber is screwed to the lateral link (1). The upper bearing (3) is screwed to the body.

There are three types of shock absorber:

  • Four-C
  • Nivomat
  • standard.

There are two different versions of shock absorber depending on the weight of the vehicle:

  • heavy settings
  • light settings.

Four-C has a comfort, advanced or sport setting.

Anti-roll bar 

The anti-roll bar (11) is secured in the lateral link (1) with an anti-roll bar bracket in the subframe (14).

There is only one type of anti-roll bar.

Subframe 

The subframe (7) is made of steel.

There are two types of subframes depending on AWD and 2WD.

Stub axle 

There are several types of stub axles depending on:

  • AWD
  • 2WD
  • Park Brake Module (PBM) or foot operated parking brake
  • shock absorber.

Wheel hub 

There are two different types of wheel hub depending on AWD or 2WD.

Wheel sensor 

The wheel sensors are located on the rear wheel bearings. They measure the speed of the vehicle using magnetic discs.

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