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Control Arm Bolts

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2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R
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Sparkplug
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Joined: 9 September 2010
Year and Model: XC70 2003
Location: Kansas City, MO

Control Arm Bolts

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:roll: Just a question regarding the bolts when replacing control arms. It is recomended that I replace the bolts when replacing the arms since they have already been tourqed to spec when installed. If that is the reasoning why do they not recommend replacing the wheel bolts when I rotate the tires? They are also torqued to spec. :?:
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writer100
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Joined: 21 August 2009
Year and Model: 940 1994
Location: Los Angeles, California

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Because the wheel lugs are not stretched when tightened, as they are for control arm bolts. ball joints, etc.
1994 Volvo 940: 189,000 miles.
2008 Mustang GT convertible: 10000 miles. The garage queen.
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Sparkplug
Posts: 7
Joined: 9 September 2010
Year and Model: XC70 2003
Location: Kansas City, MO

Post by Sparkplug »

Thanks for the answer. I have purchased the bolts for the control arms and will replace. I was just curious as to why.
regards,
Ted
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