Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Rear Suspension
| 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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.