Tightening torque
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2004–2012
- Section
- 50 General › Specifications, mechanical › Tightening torque
Tightening torque
General tightening torques
See the table below to find the tightening torques for components not included in the summary.
NOTE: Screws coated with a locking fluid or self locking nuts must be replaced with new when reinstalled.
Nuts and screws which are not self locking can be reused provided that they are in good condition.
| Applies to screwed joint with strength class 8.8. | |
| Thread | Tightening torque (Nm) |
| M5 | 5 |
| M6 | 10 |
| M7 | 17 |
| M8 | 24 |
| M10 | 50 |
| M12 | 80 |
| M14 | 130 |
Summary of specific components and tightening torques
NOTE: Screws coated with locking fluid or sealant must be replaced with new when reinstalled.
Always use new screws and nuts when angle tightening. Any exceptions to this rule will be indicated in the method.
Angle tightening in tight spaces, see Screwed joint, torque/angle tightening.
| Brake caliper in steering arm, front | 120 Nm |
Rear brake caliper in longitudinal stay Joint, brace | 70 Nm |
| Brake pipe M10 with 11 mm wrench on the connection nipple | 14 Nm |
| Brake pipe M12 with 11 mm wrench on the connection nipple | 14 Nm |
| Brake pipe M10 with 13 mm wrench on the connection nipple | 18 Nm |
| Brake pipe M12 with 13 mm wrench on the connection nipple | 18 Nm |
| Brake hose to front brake caliper | 23 Nm |
| Brake fluid reservoir in master cylinder | 3.5 Nm |
| Sliding pin in front brake caliper | 30 Nm |
Sliding pin in rear brake caliper Joint | 35 Nm |
Air nipple in brake caliper Front brake hose joint in brake caliper | 14 Nm |
| Bearing rear shock absorber to body | 30 Nm |
| Rear shock absorber to wheel knuckle | 115Nm |
| Shock absorber with nivomat rear to wheel knuckle | 225 Nm |
Parts & tools for this job For 2004 Volvo V50
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