Installing shock absorbers, lateral links and anti-roll bar links (both sides)

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Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorbers, Lateral Links & Anti-Roll Bar Links

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Press the control arm downwards when the shock absorber is being installed. Use a crow bar.

Install:

the shock absorbers on the control arms. Do not tighten the screw
the screw for the lateral link/wheel bearing housing. Do not tighten the screw
the link to the anti-roll bar on both sides. Use a new nut. Tighten.

CAUTION: For certain versions, remove the levers for the level sensor from the control arm(s).

NOTE: The level sensor may be installed on both the right and left side.