Installing trailing arms and track rods (both sides)

Fig 1: Identifying Track Rods & Trailing Arms

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Raise the wheel bearing housing so that the hole for the trailing arm in the bearing housing and rear axle member is horizontal.

Install the trailing arm. Use new screws, M12. Tighten.

Install the tie rod on the wheel bearing housing. Use new lock nuts, M12. Tighten. Install the parking brake cable in the holder on the tie rod and in the cable mountings in the lower cover. Tighten. See Summary of tightening torques for specific components .