V70 L5-2.4L VIN 61 B5244S (2004)
Ball Joint: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall - Potential Control Arm and Spindle Separation
S60/S80/V70 (01-)
2004
Section
6
Group
61
No.
0013
Year
04
Month
02
Ball joint nuts in front control arms
Background
Volvo Cars has decided that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2004 S60, V70 (01-) and S80 Volvo cars. The ball joint
(SEMS) nut securing the front control arm to the spindle may lose its initial tension. This defect may cause the steering wheel to go out of alignment,
potentially leading to front end suspension noise. Under certain driving conditions, the vehicle may become less responsive and the driver may
experience steering wheel play. In rare cases, the control arm and spindle could separate. The corrective action will be to secure a modified ball joint
(SEMS) nut to the spindle with increased torque.
Competence requirement
Volvo Level 1 Technician
Material
Description
Quantity
Part No.
SEMS nut
2
30714151
Special tool
Description
Part No.
Tool specification
Angle gauge
951 2050 or
*
equivalent
Socket
999 5500
Volvo special tool
Torx 40, Long version
951 2927 or
Torx 40, 70 mm or
equivalent
longer *
* Use the specified or corresponding tool
Front axel member, control arm Ball joint nuts in front control arms, replacing
