2003 V70 2.4T Front Wheel Bearings replace…?

JeffHicks · Post by **JeffHicks** » 16 Jul 2014, 21:15

regent wrote:I am referring to the two horizontal bolts that connect the steering knuckle to the strut assembly; is it possible the car came like that?

Yes, those should be pointed toward the back of the car - the thinking being that if the nut comes off, the bolt will stay in and you can limp the car to a stop. However, in 30 years of DIY wrenching vehicles, I've never once seen where a nut came off of one of those bolts. Hopefully I never will.

Post by **abscate** » 17 Jul 2014, 05:01

In New England, after one year on the road, those nuts and bolts are never going to loosen.

Post by **regent** » 17 Jul 2014, 10:08

I bet within a few winters in service and several layers of rust, any means of positive retention would be unnecessary.

Post by **abscate** » 17 Jul 2014, 10:38

One winter, max!

Well, on reflection, having the bolts forward facing is faster...everyone knows Usain Bolt is the fastest human, ergo Bolts First....

2003 V70 2.4T Front Wheel Bearings replace…?

Re: 2003 V70 2.4T Front Wheel Bearings replace…?