Installing the drive shaft and control arm

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Fig 1: Locating Nut For Drive Shaft, Ball Joint And Control Arm

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Align the drive shaft in the hub and the spring strut ball joint pinion on the control arm. Release the tensioning strap so that the control arm is released.

WARNING:

Take care not to trap your fingers when releasing the tensioning strap.

Install:

a new M12 nut for the ball joint. Tighten. See:Tightening torque . Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the ball joint boot does not twist
a new screw for the drive shaft/wheel hub. Tighten
the link for the anti-roll bar to the spring strut. Use a new M12 nut. Tighten. Counterhold using a Torx wrench when tightening the nut to the spring strut so that the ball joint boot does not twist.