Tightening the ball joint

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: Installing Nut On Ball Joint Using Torx Wrench As Counter Hold

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For vehicles with aluminum control arms:

Install a new nut on the ball joint. Tighten. See: Tightening torque . Use a Torx wrench as a counterhold.
NOTE:
Make sure that the mating surfaces on the ball joint and control arm are clean.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool 999 5467 (Torque Wrench) For Installing Ball Joint Nut

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For vehicles with steel control arms:

9995467
Use socket as adapter for the torque wrench or a ring wrench adapter that is designed for the torque wrench.

Install a new nut. Tighten in accordance with: Tightening torque
Rust protect the thread outside the nut.