Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO S40 II (544) D3, VOLVO S40 II (544) D4, VOLVO S40 II (544) D2, VOLVO S40 II (544) 2.0 F, VOLVO S40 II (544) 2.4, VOLVO S40 II (544) 2.4, VOLVO S40 II (544) T5, VOLVO S40 II (544) 2.0 D, VOLVO S40 II (544) T5 AWD, VOLVO S40 II (544) 1.8, VOLVO S40 II (544) 1.6, VOLVO S40 II (544) 1.6 D, VOLVO S40 II (544) 2.0, VOLVO S40 II (544) D5, VOLVO S40 II (544) T5, VOLVO S40 II (544) T5 AWD, VOLVO S40 II (544) 1.8 FlexFuel, VOLVO S40 II (544) D4, VOLVO S40 II (544) 2.0 CDI, VOLVO S40 II (544) 2.4 CDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Anti-roll bar link

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VOLVO S40 II (MS). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Impact socket №15
                    
                      Combination spanner #15
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on VOLVO S40 II (MS) in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VOLVO S40 II (MS). Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VOLVO S40 II (MS)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a combination spanner #17.
Step 8

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VOLVO S40 II (MS). AUTODOC recommends:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 11

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 14

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 15

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.

Step 16

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 17

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VOLVO S40 II (MS). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 18

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VOLVO S40 II (MS)
Step 19

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 20

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.
Step 21

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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