Removing the Spring Strut

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Spring Strut And Screw

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE: From model year 2001, the spring type installed in the car is shown on the car identification plate. For information about the car spring type, see Identifying the Chassis Type .

Raise the car. Remove the wheel.

Remove:

the clamp and brake hose from the bracket
the ABS cable from the bracket
the anti-roll bar link from the spring strut
the two screws for the wheel spindle
the wheel spindle from the spring strut
the three nuts. Remove the spring strut.