S60 Torques

Volvo S60 2001-2009 Suspension Torque Specs

Tightening torque
General tightening torque
Note! Screws coated with a locking fluid or self locking nuts must be replaced with new when reinstalled.
See the table below to find the tightening torques for components not included in the summary.
Nuts and screws which are not self locking can be reused provided that they are in good condition.
Applies to screwed joint with strength class 8.8.
Thread
Tightening torque (Nm)
M5
5
M6
10
M7
17
M8
24
M10
50
M12
80
M14
130
Summary of tightening torques for specific components
Note! Screws coated with locking fluid or sealant must be replaced with new when reinstalled.
Always use new screws and nuts when angle tightening. Any exceptions to this rule will be indicated in the method.
Angle-tightening in tight spaces. See Screwed joint, torque/angle tightening .
Bushing housing upper link arm in sub-frame rear XC90 (M12)
1st step, 65 Nm
2nd step, 90°
Rear sub-frame in body (M12)
100 Nm
Rear cross member
25 Nm
Spring strut/Wheel spindle
1st step, 105 Nm
2nd step, 60º
Ball joint in wheel spindle, aluminum from and incl. w919 not XC90 (M10)
40 Nm
Ball joint in link arm XC90 (M14)
100 Nm
Ball joint in control arm aluminum (not XC90)(M12)
1st step, 50 Nm.
2nd step, 40º
Ball joint in control arm steel (not XC90)(M14)
100 Nm
Drive shaft ball joint
1st step, 35 Nm.
2nd step, 90º
Anti-roll bar to link
50 Nm
Cover rear sub-frame AWD (not XC90) (M12)
100 Nm.
Cover rear sub-frame AWD (not XC90)
80 Nm
Link arm front in sub-frame, front mounting (M12)
1st step, 65 Nm.
2nd step, 105º
Link arm front in sub-frame, rear mounting (M14)
1st step, 105 Nm.
2nd step, 180º
Control arm, rear, lower to subframe (applies to XC90)
1st step, 65 Nm
2nd step, 180º
Control arm for wheel unit, rear mounting (applies to the XC90)
1st step, 80 Nm
2nd step, 45º
Lock nut outer steering joint against inner steering joint (M14)
70 Nm
Return hose in steering gear (M18)
25 Nm
Screw for steering wheel - steering column (M14)
1st step, 30 Nm
2nd step, 30º
Steering wheel lock in steering column (M8)
18 Nm
Dirt deflector in longitudinal stay not XC90 and R-line (M8)
10 Nm
Lower steering column/steering shaft wing screw - lock nut (M8) not XC90
30 Nm
Lower steering shaft joint to steering gear locking screw (M8) not XC90
25 Nm
Joint for steering column/steering shaft locking screw (M8) XC90
32 Nm
Joint for steering gear locking nut (M8) XC90
25 Nm
Outer screws for the track rod XC90
90 Nm
Eccentric screw and nut for the track rod XC90
90 Nm
Tie rod, inner nut
80 Nm
Tie rod's ball joint to steering gear
100 Nm
Steering arm/tie rod end in wheel spindle steel
70 Nm
Steering joint in wheel spindle aluminum
1st step, 50 Nm
2nd step, 40º
Steering joint in wheel spindle XC90
1st step, 50 Nm
2nd step, 35º
Steering gear
50 Nm
Support plate
50 Nm
Pressure line to steering gear (M16)
25 Nm
Pressure hose in pump (M16)
32 Nm
Delivery line to power steering pump XC90
30Nm
Cross member
25 Nm
Heat shield plate in steering gear (M5)
6 Nm