1993 SUSPENSION Volvo Front - RWD

A MacPherson strut-type suspension is used. Suspension consists of a vertically mounted strut and coil spring assembly. Top of strut assembly is mounted to chassis frame; bottom is mounted to a ball joint, bolted to lower control arm. The steering knuckle/spindle assembly is an integral part of strut. A stabilizer bar connects to control arms through rubbermounted links. ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES NOTE: See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT section. WHEEL BEARING While rotating hub, tighten hub nut to 42 ft. lbs. (57 N.m). Loosen nut 1/2 turn, and then tighten by hand. Ensure hub rotates freely without end play. If necessary, loosen nut to align cotter pin hole. Install new cotter pin. Ensure there is still no end play.
BALL JOINT CHECKING
With vehicle resting on wheels, check ball joint axial play with large pair of pliers. Maximum axial play is .12" (3 mm). Maximum radial play is .02" (.5 mm). Check rubber bellows and replace as necessary.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION STABILIZER BAR
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect stabilizer bar from stabilizer bar links. See Fig. 1 . Remove stabilizer bar-to-frame brackets. Remove brackets, bushings and stabilizer bar from vehicle.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure. Ensure bushing joint faces forward. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.
WHEEL BEARING
Removal 1. Raise and support vehicle. Mark front wheels to avoid rebalancing. Remove front wheels. Remove Allen head caliper bolts. Remove and support caliper. 2. Remove grease cap, cotter pin, hub nut, outer bearing and brake disc. Remove inner seal, bearing, and inner and outer races.
Installation To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.

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