Installing and tightening front suspension components

Fig 1: Front Suspension Components

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fit the nut to the ball joint pin. Counterhold the ball joint pin while tightening so that the gaiter does not turn. Use a new nut, M12.

Tighten according to: Summary of tightening torques for specific components

Tighten the drive shaft screw. Use a new screw.

Counterhold the brake disc with a screwdriver. Tighten acc. to: Summary of tightening torques for specific components

Use: 9512050 .

Fit on the left-hand side: 

• the link to the anti-roll bar. Counterhold the ball joint pin while tightening so that the gaiter does not turn. Use a new lock nut. Tighten acc. to: Summary of tightening torques for specific components
• the tie rod. Tighten. See: Summary of tightening torques for specific components
• the ABS line to the bracket in the spring strut
• the wing liner with support plate and nuts.