How do I know if I have Nivomat shocks?
The Nivomat self-leveling shock has a lightweight coil spring and gradually, over a mile or two, self-adjusts to normal ride height when heavily loaded. You may even notice with Nivomats that your parked car settles a little bit after a couple days.
What are Nivomat struts?
Nivomats are self leveling monotube shock absorbers, which utilize movement of the vehicle between the chassis and the body to create mechanical energy. They are typically mounted in the rear of the vehicle and are self-contained meaning they have no air compressors or air lines.
How do self-leveling shocks work?
Nivomats are self leveling monotube shock absorbers, which utilize movement of the vehicle between the chassis and the body to create mechanical energy. It has a pump mechanism and oil reservoir that increases the pressure to its accumulator therefore lifting or leveling the vehicle.
How do self Levelling shock absorbers work?
How does self Levelling suspension work?
Self-levelling suspension lifts the rear end of the vehicle up to spread out the weight more evenly. This puts the weight back onto the front end of the vehicle, which lets the brakes do their job more effectively.
How do I know if I have Z55 suspension?
GM trucks and SUVshave Service Parts Identification Label sticker inside the glove box. This label will have yourVIN, Wheel Base, Model designation and a list of 3-digit/character RPOs (Regular Production Options). If you see code “Z55” on the label, you have Autoride electronic suspension.
What is Premium Smooth Ride suspension package?
Premium Smooth Ride: indicated by the RPO code ZW7. This suspension uses a conventional suspension in the front, but the rear uses a self-contained, self-leveling Nivomat shock in the rear. You can see the codes are in numerical order and that this vehicle came equipped with the Z55 Autoride suspension.
What are Nivomat shocks and does my Volvo have them?
The heart of the system is the Nivomat self-leveling shock which works in conjunction with a lightweight coil spring. In simple terms, the Nivomat shock pumps itself up to normal ride height when loaded. For example, if you put a couple of hundred pounds in the trunk or cargo area of your wagon,…
Why are the shocks on my Volvo so low?
If your car seems to sag all the time, it’s possible that the Nivomat shocks are worn out or were mistakenly replaced with ordinary shocks. Since the Nivomat shocks actually play a part in holding the car up (conventional shocks don’t), when they’re removed the car will be about 2 inches lower in the rear, even if new shocks have been fitted.
How does a Nivomat system work in a car?
This is a self-contained and self energized unit, which automatically and silently optimizes front-to-rear suspension balance. Each Nivomat unit is a self-contained leveling system complete with internal pump, reservoir, sensor, regulating mechanism and damper.
What kind of self leveling does a Volvo have?
It’s a little known fact that many Volvos have self-leveling rear suspension equipped from the factory. Most owners are unaware of this system as it is fully self-contained and has no external parts such as a compressor or air lines. The Nivomat self-leveling system that Volvo uses is designed and manufactured by Sachs/Boge.