Removing front suspension components (both sides)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Suspension Components

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Detach the ABS line 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.

NOTE: Counterhold at the ball joint pinion using a Torx TX 40 when removing the nut. This is so that the ball joint boot does not turn.

Remove from the left-hand side:

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