Tightening torque
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2008
- Section
- 50 General › Specifications, mechanical › Tightening torque
5 BrakesTightening torque
Tightening torque
General tightening torque
NOTE: Screws coated with a locking fluid or self locking nuts must be replaced with new when reinstalled.
See the table below to find the tightening torques for components not included in the summary.
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 always be replaced with new when installing.
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 wheel spindle not XC90 | 100 Nm |
| Brake caliper in steel wheel spindle only XC90 (M14) | 1st step, 105 Nm 2nd stage, 60° |
| Bleed nipple in brake caliper (M10) | 9 Nm |
| Slide pin in brake caliper, wrench size 7 mm | 27.5 Nm |
| Slide pin in brake caliper, wrench size 9 mm, only applies to XC90 USA and CDN | 60 Nm |
| Brake shield front in wheel spindle steel up to and including w918 and XC90 (M8) | 20 Nm |
| Brake shield front in wheel spindle, aluminum not XC90 (M8) | 15 Nm |
| Brake caliper Rear in wheel bearing housing not XC90 (M10) | 60 Nm |
| Brake caliper rear in wheel bearing housing XC90 (M10) | 1st step, 35 Nm 2nd stage, 60° |
| Brake shield rear in wheel bearing housing (M6) | 12 Nm |
| Brake pipe in ABS modulator (M12) | 14 Nm |
| Brake pipe in master cylinder (M12) | 14 Nm |
| Brake pipe in brake hose (M10) | 14 Nm |
| Brake hose in brake caliper (M10) | 18 Nm |
| Brake pipe in joint fitting (M10) | 14 Nm |
| Brake fluid reservoir in master cylinder (M5) | 3.5 Nm |
| Bracket, ABS in hydraulic unit (M6) | 8 Nm |
| Bracket ABS cable in shock absorber front (M5) | 6 Nm |
| Bracket brake cable in sub-frame rear (M8) | 20 Nm |
| Screw control module (BCM) | 1.8 Nm |
| Mounting Brake pedal LHD automatic (M10) | 30 Nm |
| Mounting Brake pedal RHD manual (M10) | 35 Nm |
| Mounting Brake pedal LHD manual (M10) | 40 Nm |
| Vacuum pump bracket in front cross member, only XC90 (M6) | 8 Nm |
| Heat deflector plate in activation unit, RHD only (M8) | 10 Nm |
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