Ball Joint - Replacement: Other Volvo S60 I

Ball joint, replacing

Special tools

9512050

9512927

9997076

9997148

9992709

9995500

9995796

9995781

9997231

9997062

9997230

9995467

Note. 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.

Preparatory work

Note. Replace on both sides.

Remove the front wheels.

Removing the ball joint nut

Applies to vehicles with aluminum link arm

Scheme 173

Remove the nut on the control arm. Use a Torx wrench as a counterhold.

Applies to vehicles with steel control arm

Scheme 174

Remove nut.

Removing the ball joint in the control arm

Applies to vehicles with steel control arm

Scheme 175

Install nut 9997231 on the ball joint with a clearance to the link arm of approx. 1.5 mm.

Scheme 176

Align puller 9997062 with the link arm and nut 9997231 .

Tighten the puller 9997062 so that the ball joint releases from the link arm.

Applies to all

Scheme 177

Note. If the hook is positioned at point (2) shown in the illustration, there is a risk of damaging the rubber boot on the ball joint.

Press the control arm down using lever 9997076 . Position the hook at (1).

Release the spring strut from the control arm.

Scheme 178

Remove the 2 x screws for the ball joint.

Scheme 179

Applies to vehicles with aluminum link arm

Install

1. the nut: «9997148»(ref-403953-S32444858032011061000000) on the ball joint
2. the sledgehammer: «9992709»(ref-403953-S32469477042011061000000) on the nut.

Applies to vehicles with steel control arm

Use nut 9997230 and impact hammer 9992709 .

Applies to all

Tap off the ball joint.

Scheme 180

Clean the mating surfaces for the ball joint and seat. Use a rotating wire brush.

Lubricate the seat with wheel bearing grease, part number 1161689 (75 ml).

Installing the ball joint

Applies to vehicles with aluminum link arm

Scheme 181

Loosely install the new ball joint using the guide screws.

Applies to vehicles with steel control arm

Scheme 182

Temporarily remove the protective cap from the ball joint.

Loosely install the new ball joint using the press tool 9995781 .

Applies to all

Scheme 183

Press the ball joint up towards the seat. Use press tool 9995796 . Check that the ball joint is centered in the seat.

Knock in the ball joint. Use a copper mallet.

Remove the guide screws.

Scheme 184

Tighten the ball joint. Use 2 x new screws. Tighten. See: Tightening torque .

Remove the protective cap.

Installing the control arm and ball joint

Note. If the hook is positioned at point (2) shown in the illustration, there is a risk of damaging the rubber boot on the ball joint.

Press the control arm down using lever 9997076 . Position the hook at (1).

Align the spring strut in the control arm.

Installing the ball joint nut

Applies to vehicles with aluminum link arm

Scheme 185

Note. Use 9995500 as a torque wrench.

Note. A counterhold is not required when angle tightening if the joint has been tightened to 50 Nm. The friction between the ball joint and control arm is greater than between the nut and threads on the ball joint.

Install the 1 x nut.

Tighten according to step 1 in Summary of tightening torques for specific components .

Use bevel protractor: 9512050 .

Angle-tighten according to step 2 in Summary of tightening torques for specific components .

Rust protect the thread outside the nut.

Applies to vehicles with steel control arm

Scheme 186

Use socket 9995467 as adapter for the torque wrench or a cap wrench adapter that is deigned for torque wrench.

Install the new nut and tighten according. to Tightening torque .

Rust protect the thread outside the nut.

Finishing

Install the wheels. See: Installing wheels .