Body Components - Front Sub-Frame, Interior Components (Convertible): Overview Volvo C70 I

Sub-Frame Front, Replacing - 4T65AWD

Special tools

9997018

9995716

9995460

9512050

9997062

9997070

Note. As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Scheme 52

Install lifting lug 9997018 on the left hand side of the engine at the 2 screws.

Lock the lifting lug using the snap ring.

Install lifting tool 9995716 converted with kit 9997070 . Install lifting hooks 9995460 .

Lift the engine to relieve the load on the engine pads.

Remove the front wheels.

Scheme 53

Remove the clamp for the servo pressure line on the sub frame.

Scheme 54

Slacken off the right lower front part of the fender liner.

Remove

1. the plastic nuts on the fender liner
2. the protective plate.

Bend out the fender liner.

Scheme 55

Remove the 4 screws for the vibration damper. Counterhold the crankshaft central nut.

Remove the vibration damper.

Scheme 56

Remove the 2 screws for the right hand engine mounting. (1)

Scheme 57

Remove the splash guard under the engine.

Scheme 58

Remove the 6 screws.

Scheme 59

Lift and slide the splash guard forward.

Remove the protective plate.

Note. There is a guide sleeve on the upper mounting for the plate. This must be lifted slightly so that the panel can be slid forward.

Scheme 60

Remove

1. the screw for the cable duct
2. the screw for the ground lead.

Scheme 61

Remove the screw for the front engine pad.

Scheme 62

Remove

1. the oil pipe for the steering gear from the snap fasteners along the sub-frame
2. the screw clip for the steering gear return line
3. the fuel line for the engine block heater and the engine block heater (if applicable) on the left side of the sub-frame.

Scheme 63

Remove the 4 screws holding the torque rod to the engine.

Scheme 64

Remove the anti-roll bar links from the anti-roll bar on both sides. Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the ball joint boot is not damaged.

Scheme 65

Remove the screw for the drive shaft. Use a screwdriver as a counterhold on the brake disc.

Knock the end of the drive shaft into the hub. Use a brass drift.

Scheme 66

Disconnect the ball joint pinion from the control arm. Use tool 9997062 .

Install cap nut 7062-1 on the ball joint pinion.

Tighten the nut against the control arm.

Then turn back one turn to form a gap between the cap nut and the control arm.

Position the extractor on the control arm. Detach the ball joint from the control arm.

Scheme 67

Remove the 4 nuts and the screw holding the steering gear to the sub-frame.

Remove the power steering line from the clips on the sub-frame.

Scheme 68

Remove the hose for the EVAP canister in the joint by pulling apart the hose. Route the hose under the anti-roll bar.

Scheme 69

Remove

1. the screw in the mounting for the front SIPS member
2. the brake pipe from the snap fastener on the member
3. The SIPS member.

Scheme 70

Remove the rubber mountings for the exhaust pipe.

Scheme 71

Remove the connector for the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) from its mounting.

Scheme 72

Position a lifting table under the sub-frame

Remove the following on both sides

1. the screws holding the sub-frame brackets in the bodywork
2. the screw for the sub-frame mounting.

Carefully lower the sub-frame.

Note. Ensure that the brake pipe clears the exhaust pipe mounting when lowering the frame.

Note. Ensure that the steering gear screws release from the sub-frame.

Scheme 73

Transfer

1. the control arms. Use new screws and new nut. Tighten the front screws. Tighten to 65 Nm . Angle-tighten 90° . Use bevel protractor «9512050»(/volvo/c70/i-1997-2005/remont/oem-general-information/#special-tools) . Tighten the rear screw. Tighten to 105 Nm . Angle-tighten 90°
2. the anti-roll bar. Tighten to 60 Nm
3. the right-hand engine mounting. Tighten the screws. Tighten to 65 Nm . Angle-tighten 60°
4. the exhaust mounting bracket. Tighten to 50 Nm
5. the shock absorber Tighten to 50 Nm
6. lower torque rod. Tighten to 65 Nm . Angle-tighten 90° .

Install new pipe / hose holders.

Scheme 74

Position the sub-frame on a lifting table.

Carefully lift the sub-frame.

Locate the control arms to the ball joints and the steering gear to its mountings.

HINT: Lubricate the rubber coated clamp for the servo pressure pipe on the sub-frame using a soap solution. Install the screw before raising the sub-frame completely. Do not tighten the screw more than 2 turns as the pipe must be able to slide to the correct position in the clamp while raising the sub frame.

Note. Ensure that the brake pipe at the exhaust mounting is not trapped when raising the sub frame.

Lift the sub-frame up completely.

Install the four screws in the sub-frame together with the sub-frame brackets and engine block heater, if applicable. Use new screws. Lubricate the screws.

First tighten the screws on the left side of the sub-frame. Tighten to 105 Nm . Angle tighten to 120° . Then tighten the right-hand side to the same value.

Finally tighten the screws for the brackets on both sides to 50 Nm .

See also:
• 9997018
• Installing wheels