Installing the drive shaft, wheel spindle, brake hose and ABS sensor

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Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Spindle Screws, Brake Hose With Retaining Clip, ABS Sensor And ABS Line

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

(Left-hand side in the graphic.)

Align the drive shaft in the hub.

Install:

The screws for the wheel spindle. Use new lock nuts
Tighten to: 90 Nm
Brake hose with retaining clip on the spring strut
the ABS sensor
the ABS line on the spring strut and the wheel arch.

Install a new washer and a new lock nut .

Tighten the nut lightly.