Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO V70 II (285) T5, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4 T, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.5 TDI, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4, VOLVO V70 II (285) D5, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4 Bifuel (CNG), VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4 T AWD, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4 D, VOLVO V70 II (285) R 2,5 T AWD, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.5 T AWD, VOLVO V70 II (285) D5 AWD, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.5 T, VOLVO V70 II (285) T5, VOLVO V70 II (285) D5, VOLVO V70 II (285) D5 AWD, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4 D, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.3 AWD, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.3, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4 AWD, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.3, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4 Bifuel (LPG), VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.5 AWD, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4 CDI, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.5, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4 T AWD, VOLVO V70 II (285) 2.4 T … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end / track rod end on VOLVO V70 2 (SW) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for V70 II (285) and other VOLVO models

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Track rod end

Replacement: track rod end – Volvo V70 SW. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Combination spanner #22
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Vernier caliper
                    
                      Locking pliers
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – Volvo V70 SW. Tip from AUTODOC:

Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
Please note: all work on the car – Volvo V70 SW – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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 V70 SW
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench. Use locking pliers.
Step 8

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 9

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 10

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
Step 11

Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 12

Treat the threaded part of the tie rod. Use copper grease.
Step 13

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – Volvo V70 SW. Professionals recommend:
While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
Step 14

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Treat the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use copper grease.

Step 15

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.

Step 16

Screw on the tie rod end jam nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 17

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 nm torque.
Step 18

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 nm torque.
Step 19

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 20

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 21

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

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
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 V70 SW
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 a torque wrench. Tighten it to 140 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – Volvo V70 SW. Professionals recommend:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 26

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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