Front Wheel Bearing/Hub, Replacing: Installation

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.

NOTE: Ensure that the hub and wheel spindle mating surfaces are clean.

Install the New Hub With New Screws

Fig 1: Identifying Bevel Protractor 9512050

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Lightly tighten the screws crosswise. Then tighten to 65 Nm . Angle-tighten to 60° . Use bevel protractor 9512050 .

Install the drive shaft in the hub

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Section Of Splines

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Apply a 3-4 mm wide bead of metal adhesive (P/N 116137-0 ) around the outer section of the splines. See the illustration.

Fold out and turn the spring strut. Align the drive shaft in the hub.

NOTE: Be careful when installing the drive shaft in the wheel hub.

Install And Finger-Tighten the Drive Shaft Nut

Early versions (M20): Use a new lubricated nut.

Late version (M22): . Install a new nut. Lubricate the nut.

Install the Control Arm On the Wheel Spindle

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Cover For Ball Joint & Holder For Control Arm

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Remove the protective cover for the ball joint and the holder for the control arm.

NOTE: Do not damage the ball joint boot.

Install:

the ball joint/control arm onto the wheel spindle. Check that the groove on the ball joint spindle lines up with the screw hole in the wheel spindle. Use a new lock nut. Tighten to 50 Nm
the splashguard under the engine (earlier version).

Install the brake disc

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Disc Locating Pin Being Tightened

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Ensure that mating surfaces are clean. Tighten the brake disc locating pin. Tighten to 8 Nm .

Install counterhold

Use counterhold 9995461 (4 wheel studs).

Use counterhold 9995540 (5 wheel studs).

Tighten the drive shaft nut. Tighten to 120 Nm. Angle-tighten 60°

Use bevel protractor 9512050 .

Remove the counterhold.

Early version lock nut M20: Knock down the nut locking flange into the groove on the drive shaft.

Late version lock nuts M22 are self-locking.

Install

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Caliper Screws

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brake caliper, use new screws. Tighten to 100 Nm .

Install the wheel:

Lubricate the hub guide. Use rustproofing agent, P/N 1161030-0 .

Tighten the studs lightly. Then tighten crosswise. Tighten to 110 Nm .

NOTE: Also see Wheels And Hubs, Front Suspension .