For volvos, torques are based on the size of the bolt and not the application. Nice for them writing the manual, sucks for you if you don't know what size you're working with ... Anyway here's from VADIS, straight copy/paste so sorry bout formatting..



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 tightening torques for specific components

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 .

Bushing housing upper link arm in sub-frame rear XC90 (M12)65 Nm 90°
Rear sub-frame in body (M12) 100 Nm
The front sub-frame in the body (M14) model year -2004 1st step, 105 Nm.
2nd step, angle torque 120º
The front sub-frame in the body (M14) model year 2005-
160 Nm
Front engine pad 50 Nm
Ball joint in wheel spindle, aluminum from and incl. w919 not XC90 (M10)40 Nm
Ball joint in link arm XC90 (M14) 100 Nm
Ball joint in link arm (not XC90)(M12)1st step, 50 Nm.
2nd step, angle torque 35º
Cap Rear Sub-frame AWD not XC90 (M12) 100 Nm.
Link arm front in sub-frame, front mounting (M12)1st step, 65 Nm.
2nd step, angle torque 105º
Link arm front in sub-frame, rear mounting (M14)1st step, 105 Nm.
2nd step, angle torque 150º
Lock nut outer steering joint against inner steering joint (M14)70 Nm
Lower Steering wheel shaft in steering column not XC90 (M8)30 Nm
Return hose in steering gear (M18)25 Nm
Steering wheel in steering column (M14)40 Nm
Steering wheel lock in steering column (M8)18 Nm
Dirt deflector in longitudinal stay not XC90 and R-line (M8)10 Nm
Screw lower steering wheel shaft, not XC9020 Nm
Screw lower steering wheel shaft, XC9025 Nm
Outer screws for the track rod XC9090 Nm
Eccentric screw and nut for the track rod XC9090 Nm
Steering joint in wheel spindle steel 70 Nm
Steering joint in wheel spindle aluminum 80 Nm
Steering joint in wheel spindle XC9080 Nm
Steering gear 50 Nm
Support plate 50 Nm
Pressure hose in steering gear (M16) 25 Nm
Pressure hose in pump (M16 32 Nm
Cross member 25 Nm
Heat shield plate in steering gear (M5) 6 Nm