How to Replace Torque Strut Engine Mount 03-12 Volvo XC90
Difficulty: Advanced · About 100 min · Volvo Xc90
Replace the torque strut engine mount on a 2003-2012 Volvo XC90.
Tools you will need
- Socket extensions
- Torque wrench
- 15mm socket
- 18mm wrench
- 17mm socket
- Jack stands
- 18mm socket
- 10mm socket
- Floor jack
Parts and supplies
- Torque strut engine mount
Steps
- Remove the old torque strut mount
Remove the 18mm nut from the 15mm upper engine mount bolt and remove the bolt, remove the 18mm nuts and 17mm bolts at each end of the upper brace and take it off, remove the 15mm front engine mount nut, remove the air collector's two 10mm bolts, raise and support the car, jack up the corner of the oil pan to support the engine, disconnect the torque strut mount bracket from the transmission case, remove the two 18mm nuts from the mounting studs, then remove the torque strut mount.
- Install the new torque strut mount
Insert its studs into the frame and install the two 18mm nuts, reconnect the bracket to the transmission case with its two bolts, lower the car, install the front engine mount's 15mm nut, reinsert the air collector tube and secure it with its two 10mm bolts, position the upper brace and secure it with the 17mm bolts and 18mm nuts, secure the upper mount to the brace with the 15mm bolt and 18mm nut, then torque the brace bolts and upper mount bolt to about 85 Nm each.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.