Removing front suspension components (both sides)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Suspension Components

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Detach the ABS cable from the bracket in the spring strut on the left-hand side.

Remove: 

• the screw for the drive shaft using a screwdriver in the brake disc vents
• the nut for the ball joint / link arm. Clean the exposed threads outside the nut. Spray using rust solvent before removing the nut.

Remove (on left side): 

• the link from the anti-roll bar
• the tie rod.