Installing the Lower Control Arm

Fig 1: Lower Control Arm And Screws

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Install: 

• the lower control arm to the anti-roll bar link (D)
• the lower control arm using the adjustment screw (C) in the bodywork mounting
• the screw (A) for the trailing arm.

Pull the suspension down. Install the screw (B) for the shock absorber.

Tighten all the nuts to contact.

Fig 1: Lower Control Arm Screws With Torque Specifications

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Tighten to: 

• the nut (A) on the trailing arm. Tighten to 90 Nm 
• the nut (B) on the shock absorber. Tighten to 80 Nm 
• the nut (C) on the bodywork mounting (ensure that the adjustment screw is in the same position as it was when removed). Tighten to 80 Nm  . Tighten the flanged nut to 90 Nm 
• the anti-roll bar link on the lower control arm. Tighten to 45 Nm  . Counterhold using a Torx wrench.