Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 CDI, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 D, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 T, VOLVO S60 I (384) T5, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.5 T AWD, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 T5, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 T AWD, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.5 T, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 D5, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 D, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.3 T5, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 D, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 Bifuel (LPG), VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 Bifuel (CNG), VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 D, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.0 T, VOLVO S60 I (384) R 2,5 T AWD, VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 D5 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Suspension Ball Joint for S60 I (384) and other VOLVO models

Ball Joint

        Ball Joint for VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.5 T Petrol (210 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 T AWD Petrol (200 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 D Diesel (163 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.5 T AWD Petrol (210 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.0 T Petrol (180 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 Petrol (170 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 Petrol (180 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VOLVO S60 I (384) 2.4 T5 Petrol (260 hp)

Replacement: ball joint – VOLVO S60 I. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Drive socket # 21
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Flat chisel
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: ball joint – VOLVO S60 I. Tip:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right ball joints.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: ball joint – VOLVO S60 I. Take the following 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:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VOLVO S60 I
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean all joints of the arm.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm.Use a drive socket #21.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 10

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle.Use a flat metal-working chisel.Use a hammer.Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.Use a ball joint puller.
Step 12

Remove the ball joint. Use a crowbar.
Step 13

Clean the ball joint mounting seat.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Install a new ball joint.Use a crowbar.

Replacement: ball joint – VOLVO S60 I. Professionals recommend:

Do not damage the ball joint cover.
Step 15

Attach the ball joint to the control arm.Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.Use a crowbar.Use a rubber mallet.
Step 17

Install the fastening bolts.

Step 18

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 nm torque.
Step 19

Tighten the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm.Use a drive socket #21.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 80 nm torque.
Step 20

Treat the fasteners of the ball joint.Use copper grease.
Step 21

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 22

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: ball joint – VOLVO S60 I. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VOLVO S60 I
Step 24

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 25

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 120 nm torque.
Step 26

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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