Installing and tightening front end components (both sides)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Control Arms And The Tie Rod

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Install the nut for the tie rod. Use a new nut. Tighten to 70 Nm .

Tighten the drive shaft screw. Use a new screw. Counterhold using a crow bar in the brake disc. Tighten to 35 Nm + 90° . Use bevel protractor 9512050 .

Install the nut for the anti-roll bar link at the spring strut. Use a new lock nut.

NOTE: Counterhold the ball joint pinion when tightening the anti-roll bar link so that the ball joint boot cannot turn. Tighten to 50 Nm .