1998 Volvo S90 - Strut Replacement

This past weekend, I worked on my 1998 Volvo S90 to replace the struts. The struts already had 147,000 miles on them and were squeaking loudly on turns as well as compressing far too much. The project as a whole took one day to complete. I replaced both sides along with new boots and knuckle bolts (where the strut attached to the control arm). I needed regular tools like wrenches, ratchets and a torque wrench as well as a jack, jack stands, and a spring compressor.

Before the strut is removed.

Before the strut is removed. Jack stand is used for stability and safety.

Close up of the strut before it is removed.

The strut is removed and the control arm is supported to prevent damage to the control arm bushings.

The old strut assembled.

The new strut compared to the old one with the spring removed.

The spring compressed with a specific tool to prevent injury and damage.

The new boot compared to the new one.

The strut fully assembled! Ready to be placed back into the car.

The new strut full assembled and put back into the car.

The fully assembled strut back in the car.

And all done! The struts are replaced and working like new again.