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 |
Table 1.
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, 60° |
| 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, 40° |
| Ball joint in control arm steel (not XC90) (M14) | 100 Nm |
| Drive shaft ball joint | 1st step, 35 Nm. 2nd step, 90° |
| 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, 105° |
| Link arm front in sub-frame, rear mounting (M14) | 1st step, 105 Nm. 2nd step, 180° |
| Control arm, rear, lower to subframe (applies to XC90) | 1st step, 65 Nm 2nd step, 180° |
| 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, 30° |
| 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, 40° |
| Steering joint in wheel spindle XC90 | 1st step, 50 Nm 2nd step, 35° |
| 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 |
Wheel camber, specifications
See Specifications