Parts for your 2017 Volvo Xc60-Strut mounts

2017 Volvo XC60 strut mounts — purpose, care and when to replace

Referencing Volvo’s technical literature (VIDA/Workshop Information) and the Volvo Genuine Parts Catalogue for the 2017 XC60 (P3 platform), the front suspension is a MacPherson strut design with an upper strut mount and integrated bearing. The rear is a multi-link layout with separate shock absorbers and their own mounts, not struts. So, strut mounts are very much relevant at the front of a 2017 Volvo XC60.

On this model, the front strut mounts secure the top of each strut to the body and isolate harshness from the cabin. Inside the mount is a bearing that lets the strut smoothly rotate as the wheels steer. Together, the rubber insulator and bearing keep road noise and vibration down, maintain steering precision, and help protect alignment settings. When they’re fresh, the XC60 feels tight, quiet and confident over patchy tarmac and unsealed roads common around Australia and New Zealand.

As the kilometres stack up, the rubber insulator can crack or collapse and the bearing can bind. Typical clues include clunks over speed humps, a dull thud on take-off or braking, notchy steering, poor return-to-centre, and uneven tyre wear. If the top of the strut “mushrooms” in the tower or there’s visible perishing, it’s time to act.

Best practice is to inspect the front strut mounts at regular services, especially from about 80,000–100,000 km, and any time the front struts are out. Many owners replace mounts and bearings whenever fitting new struts or springs, as labour overlaps and it avoids pulling the front end apart twice. Always replace in pairs (left and right), use quality OE-equivalent parts, and fit new self-locking nuts where specified. After replacement, book a wheel alignment to lock in handling and tyre life.

Because the front coil spring is under load, proper spring compressors and safe workshop procedure are essential. It’s smart to check related wear items at the same time—bump stops, dust boots and upper spring seats. On Aussie and Kiwi roads, a well-maintained XC60 front end typically sees strut mounts last anywhere from 80,000 to 150,000 km, depending on driving and load.

• Signs it’s time: clunks over bumps, steering notchiness, vibration, uneven tyre wear.
• Service tips: replace in pairs, add new bearings, align afterwards, use OE-quality parts.

Does the 2017 XC60 have rear strut mounts?
No. The rear uses separate shock absorbers with their own upper mounts, not MacPherson struts. The term “strut mount” applies to the front of this model, while the rear parts are referred to as shock or damper mounts.

How long do front strut mounts last on a 2017 XC60?
In local conditions, many see 80,000–150,000 km. Frequent corrugations, heavy loads, and larger wheels can shorten that. If the front struts are due, it’s efficient to renew mounts and bearings at the same time.

Do strut mounts need a wheel alignment after replacement?
Yes. Any front-end work that disturbs the strut assembly can nudge alignment. A post-repair alignment helps the XC60 steer straight and protects tyre life.