Volvo S40 V50 C30 C70 – Brakes, Suspension, Steering and Wheels Torque Specs (2004 to 2013)

List of all Volvo S40 (2004 to 2013), V50 (2004 to 2013), C30 (2006 to 2013) and C70 (2006 to 2013) Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Springs and wheels,  bolts and nuts tightening torque specifications.

Cautions:

– Screws coated with locking fluid or sealant must always be replaced with new screws during reinstallation.
– Screws coated with a locking fluid or self locking nuts 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.
– Only nuts and screws which are not self locking can be reused provided that they are in good condition.

Volvo S40/V50/C30/C70 Brakes torque specs

Brake caliper in steering arm, front: Torque to 120 Nm
Rear brake caliper in longitudinal stay, Joint, brace: Torque to 70 Nm
Brake pipe M10 with 11 mm wrench on the connection nipple: Torque to 14 Nm
Brake pipe M12 with 11 mm wrench on the connection nipple: Torque to 14 Nm
Brake pipe M10 with 13 mm wrench on the connection nipple: Torque to 18 Nm
Brake pipe M12 with 13 mm wrench on the connection nipple: Torque to 18 Nm
Brake hose to front brake caliper: Torque to 23 Nm
Brake fluid reservoir in master cylinder: Torque to 3.5 Nm
Sliding pin in front brake caliper: Torque to 30 Nm
Sliding pin in rear brake caliper: Torque to 35 Nm
Air nipple in brake caliper, Front brake hose joint in brake caliper: Torque to 14 Nm
Bearing rear shock absorber to body: Torque to 30 Nm

Volvo S40/V50/C30/C70 Suspension and Steering torque specs

Screw for drive shaft/front wheel hub
1st step: Torque to 35 Nm
2nd step: Tighten/rotate 90°

Wheel spindle in MacPherson strut: Torque to 90 Nm
Rear subframe in body: Torque to 120 Nm
Ball joint in wheel spindle: Torque to 70 Nm
Lock nut, inner steering joint against inner steering joint: Torque to 63 Nm
Longitudinal stay in body: Torque to 120 Nm

Control arm front in the sub-frame rear mounting
1st step: Torque to 60Nm
2nd step: Tighten/rotate 90° Degrees

Control arm front in the sub-frame front mounting: Torque to 175 Nm.
Lower link arm in subframe: Torque to 90 Nm
Lower link arm in longitudinal stay: Torque to 115 Nm

Rear shock absorber to wheel knuckle: Torque to 115Nm
Shock absorber with nivomat rear to wheel knuckle: Torque to 225 Nm

Steering wheel lock in steering column: Torque to 12 Nm
Cross stay in subframe: Torque to 115 Nm
Cross stay in longitudinal stay: Torque to 115 Nm
Outer steering joint in wheel spindle: Torque to 50 Nm
Delivery line to steering gear: Torque to 18 Nm
Delivery line to power steering pump: Torque to 30 Nm
Upper link arm in subframe: Torque to 115 Nm
Upper link arm in longitudinal stay: Torque to 115 Nm
Steering column – steering gear (steering shaft joint): Torque to 25 Nm
Screw for steering wheel – steering column (center screw): Torque to 65 Nm

Volvo S40/V50/C30/C70 Springs and wheels torque specs

Rear wheel hub to longitudinal stay: Torque to 65 Nm

Drive shaft to front wheel hub
1st step: Torque to 35 Nm
2nd step: Tighten/rotate 90° Degrees

Wheel to hub Until 2009
1st step: Torque to 20 Nm
2nd step: Torque to 110 Nm

Wheel to hub From 2009
1st step: Torque to 20 Nm
2nd step: Torque to 130 Nm

Wheel knuckle to strut and spring assembly: Torque to 90 Nm
Rear anti-roll bar link to control arm: Torque to 50 Nm
Rear stabilizer bar link to stabilizer bar: Torque to 70 Nm
Anti-roll bar link rear (with rubber bushing): Torque to 25 Nm

Rear shock absorber to longitudinal stay: Torque to 115 Nm
Rear shock absorber to longitudinal stay, Nivomat: Torque to 225 Nm
Rear shock absorber bearing to shock absorber: Torque to 25 Nm
Rear shock absorber bearing to shock absorber Nivomat: Torque to 60 Nm

Front shock absorber bearing to body: Torque to 30 Nm
Front shock absorber bearing to shock absorber: Torque to 50 Nm

Diagonal stays: Torque to 70 Nm
Pressure sensor tire: Torque to 10 Nm

Volvo S40/V50/C30/C70 General torque specs

Applies to screwed joint with strength class 8.8 not listed above.

M5 Thread bolt – > Torque to 5 Nm
M6 Thread bolt – > Torque to 10 Nm
M7 Thread bolt – > Torque to 17 Nm
M8 Thread bolt – > Torque to 24 Nm
M10 Thread bolt – > Torque to 50 Nm
M12 Thread bolt – > Torque to 80 Nm
M14 Thread bolt – > Torque to 130 Nm

This Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 and Volvo C70 torque specs suit the following engines / versions / years:
– Volvo S40 / V50 1.6 100 hp B4164S3, made / sold in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
– Volvo S40 / V50 1.8 125 hp B4184S11, made / sold in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
– Volvo S40 / V50 1.8 Flexi-Fuel 125 hp B4184S8, made / sold in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
– Volvo S40 / V50 2.0 145 hp B4104S3, made / sold in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
– Volvo S40 / V50 2.0 Flexi-Fuel 145 hp B4204S4, made / sold in 2010 and 2011
– Volvo S40 / V50 2.4 140 hp B5244S5, made / sold in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
– Volvo S40 / V50 2.4i 170 hp B5244S4, made / sold in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
– Volvo S40 / V50 2.5 T5 220 hp B5254T3, made / sold in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008
– Volvo S40 / V50 2.5 T5 230 hp B5254T7, made / sold in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
– 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Volvo C30
– 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Volvo C70