2001 Volvo S80 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Rear Adjustment

  1. Loosen the inner nut on the tie rod. Adjust the toe-in to specification. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONSΒ  . Use the eccentric bolt. See Fig 1 . Tighten the nuts slightly.
  2. Check the thrust angle. If it is outside the value given, loosen the nuts and adjust the toe-in again. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  . Check the toe-in again. Check the thrust angle.
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Toe-In Adjustment Bolt
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.