Installing The Sub-Frame

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Fig 1: Identifying Bolts, Washers And Brackets In Sub-Frame

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Lift the sub-frame. Use a mobile jack.

Install:

the bracket for the heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) in the rear edge of the sub-frame
new screw in the sub-frame. Lubricate the screws
the washers at the front edge and the support plates at the rear edge of the sub-frame.

Tighten the screws for the sub-frame. Tighten to 105 Nm .

Angle-tighten 120° . Use bevel protractor 9512050 .

Start on the left hand side of the sub-frame. Continue with the right hand side.

Tighten the screws for the brackets at the rear of the sub-frame. Tighten to 50 Nm .