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Originally Posted by mjk164
The guide pins are only there to ensure the wheel goes back onto the same bolt holes. This was brought in to help resolve wheel balance; an issue with some Volvos. If you loose, break or damage a pin then a dab of paint on the wheel bolt hole next to the guide pin hole and a similar mark on the hub will ensure it is properly located. Any bolt with the correct thread and filed down and screwed in will do the same thing.
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You learn something new everyday, I hadn't given any thought as to why the wheel hubs had those pins. I've never come across them on any other cars with them fitted.