Installing ball joint nut

Fig 1: Identifying Installing Ball Joint Nut

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

CAUTION:

The ball joint pin may not rotate. Use: Torx wrench 40, long version, 9512927 as counterhold in order to prevent damaging the rubber boot.

Use: sleeve over nut rear shock absorber 9995500 and torque wrench.

NOTE:

A counterhold is not required when angle tightening if the joint has been tightened to 50 Nm. The friction between the ball joint and control arm is greater than between the nut and threads on the ball joint.

Torque tighten to 50 Nm, Angle tighten to 40°. Use bevel protractor 9512050

For steel control arm, see:

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