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roy chu1 · Sep 29th, 2002, 20:25

Hi eveybody,

Would anyone happen to know what torque setting the front strut brace has to be tightened?

Also need to know how tight the wheels have to be.

look forward to the replies.

Roy

Simon Linton · Sep 30th, 2002, 16:51

Strut brace:
Top suspension tower fixing nuts X6 = 40Nm

Brace end bolts x2 = 25Nm

Wheel studs for 17" alloys = 110Nm

Retighten all brace securing bolts after 9K miles.

roy chu1 · Oct 5th, 2002, 23:41

Hi Simon,

cheers for the reply, I have retightened all the bolts to the specified settings you stated. I can now hear clunking, not much but a little. Is this normal?

Volvo have said the anti-roll bar links are worn.

What do you think?

Tightening has made a difference to the handling, the strut brace is working a lot better.

cheers

Roy

Oct 6th, 2002, 21:28

Simon

I have my (Volvo OEM)strut brace set up the other way round, i.e. 25Nm for the tower nuts, 40Nm for the brace ends. I've checked the (admittedly not very clear)instructions and that seems to be right. What do you think?

Regards
James

Simon Linton · Oct 7th, 2002, 06:52

I think you're right, so it looks like I've done it back to front on my car - sorry everyone!

roy chu1 · Oct 7th, 2002, 12:06

Thanks for clearing that up Simon, I will readjust the settings.

I have got it the wronge way round it won't put pressure on the suspension will it?

I won't be able to do it until tommorow.

cheers

Roy

Simon Linton · Oct 8th, 2002, 08:06

Do you think the average mechanic would have torqued up the suspension turret nuts?

Neither do I - don't worry, it'll be fine.

Sep 29th, 2002, 20:25	#1
roy chu1 Senior Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2016 00:00 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcester	settings! Hi eveybody, Would anyone happen to know what torque setting the front strut brace has to be tightened? Also need to know how tight the wheels have to be. look forward to the replies. Roy

Sep 30th, 2002, 16:51	#2
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: settings as follows Strut brace: Top suspension tower fixing nuts X6 = 40Nm Brace end bolts x2 = 25Nm Wheel studs for 17" alloys = 110Nm Retighten all brace securing bolts after 9K miles.

Oct 5th, 2002, 23:41	#3
roy chu1 Senior Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2016 00:00 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcester	RE: settings as follows Hi Simon, cheers for the reply, I have retightened all the bolts to the specified settings you stated. I can now hear clunking, not much but a little. Is this normal? Volvo have said the anti-roll bar links are worn. What do you think? Tightening has made a difference to the handling, the strut brace is working a lot better. cheers Roy

Oct 6th, 2002, 21:28	#4
jwV70R Guest Location:	RE: settings as follows Simon I have my (Volvo OEM)strut brace set up the other way round, i.e. 25Nm for the tower nuts, 40Nm for the brace ends. I've checked the (admittedly not very clear)instructions and that seems to be right. What do you think? Regards James

Oct 7th, 2002, 06:52	#5
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: settings as follows I think you're right, so it looks like I've done it back to front on my car - sorry everyone!

Oct 7th, 2002, 12:06	#6
roy chu1 Senior Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2016 00:00 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcester	RE: settings as follows Thanks for clearing that up Simon, I will readjust the settings. I have got it the wronge way round it won't put pressure on the suspension will it? I won't be able to do it until tommorow. cheers Roy

Oct 8th, 2002, 08:06	#7
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: settings as follows Do you think the average mechanic would have torqued up the suspension turret nuts? Neither do I - don't worry, it'll be fine.

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