Tightening the Lower Control Arm

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: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar, Screw On Trailing Arm And Screw On Shock Absorber

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the support and bounce the car a few times.

Secure the anti-roll bar. Tighten to 25 Nm .

Tighten:

the screw on the trailing arm to 90 Nm .
the screw on the shock absorber to 90 Nm .