Installing screwed joints
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.
General requirements
Clean all mating surfaces in the joint, first mechanically and then with a degreasing agent. If necessary, replace screws and nuts with torque-tightened joints.
NOTE:
Lock nuts must always be replaced. If re-using screws and nuts always clean and grease them first. Always replace screws, or screws and nuts with torque-angle-tightened joints.
The given values for the tightening torques are accurate to within 5% . 1 Nm = 0.1 kpm.