Installing the Front Axle Crossmember On the Car Body

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Installing Front Axle Crossmember On Car Body

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Clean the mating surfaces
Lift up the member
Install the screw (A). Tighten to 30 Nm
Finger tighten the 5 screws (B)
Position the cross member according to the markings
Tighten screws A and B . Tighten to 90 Nm .