Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO XC70 Cross Country (295) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC70 Cross Country (295) 2.5 T XC AWD, VOLVO XC70 Cross Country (295) D5 XC AWD, VOLVO XC70 Cross Country (295) 2.4 T XC AWD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Track rod end

Replacement: track rod end – VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Combination spanner #21
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Adjustable wrench
                    
                      Vernier caliper
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
Please note: all work on the car – VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY – 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:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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 7

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use an adjustable wrench.
Step 9

Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 10

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #21.
Step 11

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
Step 12

Screw the end out of the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 13

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY. 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 15

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.

Step 16

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.+35°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 17

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 nm torque.
Step 18

Treat all tie rod end connections. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 23

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 140 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY. Professionals recommend:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 24

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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