Installing the Sub-Frame

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: Identifying Frame & Support Bracket Screws

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NOTE: Use new screws (4 x M14). Lubricate the screw threads. Make sure that the screws for the steering gear locate in the frame.

Begin on the left-hand side. Raise the sub-frame with the mobile jack.

Install the screws for the frame and support bracket. First tighten the screws with 105 Nm + 120° , then the screws to the frame's bracket with 50 Nm . Use protractor 9512050 . Move the jack to the right-hand side repeat the procedure.

Fig 2: Identifying Lifting Hook, Lifting Bar, Fender Edge Support & Lifting Fork

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Remove:

Lifting hook, lifting bar; and fender edge support.
The lifting fork from the engine.

Tighten nut for the rear engine pad.

Torque: 50 Nm .

Fig 3: Identifying Collision Protection System/Sub-Frame Nut

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Install:

The 5 nuts for the steering gear. Use the new nuts. Torque: 50 Nm.
The nut to the collision protection system/sub-frame (A). (Only right-hand drive vehicles) Torque: 50 Nm
The screw for the front engine mounting - sub-frame.

Tighten the screws for the front and rear engine pads. Torque: 50 Nm.

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Stay Mounting Bracket

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Install:

Torque stay mounting's bracket on the gearbox.

NOTE: Use new screws.

Torque: Late design M10, 35 Nm + 40° . Early design M8, 18 Nm + 90° . Use protractor 9512050

The screws for the oil pipe bracket. Torque: 25 Nm .

Tighten the clamp for the exhaust pipe.

Jiggle the pipes during tightening.