Fitting the retaining bolts for the rear axle member.

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Member Guide Holes And Rear Retaining Bolts

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Apply a couple of drops of threadlock, part number 1161351-0, to each bolt.

Fit all the retaining bolts for the rear axle member.

NOTE:

Before fitting the rear axle to the body, measure the distance between the rear axle member guide ø 16.5 mm holes (A) outside the rear retaining bolts, and the ø16 mm holes furthest to the rear on the side members. The distance between the holes should be 595 mm 2 mm.

Tighten the outer bolts to 80 Nm and the center bolts to 50 Nm .