Removing 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.
Raise the vehicle.
Remove:
- the wheel
- the clamp and brake hose from the bracket
- ABS-line
- the anti-roll bar 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.