Removing the left control arm

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.

Applies to cars equipped with the 4T65 EV/GT transmissions:

Remove the screw for the front motor mounting.

For all:

Lift up the left-hand side of the engine approximately 25 mm to expose the control arm screw. Use a mobile jack.
NOTE:
Use a wooden block as a shim.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Nut For Sub-Frame Control Arm

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Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the screws and the nut for the control arm in the sub-frame
the control arm.