9-3 XWD (9440) L4-2.0L Turbo (B207R) (2009)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Removal and Replacement
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
To remove
1. Raise the car.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. Remove the upper nut from the anti-roll bar link, hold with a 17 mm open wrench.
4. Remove the holder for the wheel sensor connector housing and the brake hose clip.
5. Relieve the steering spindle member from bearing weight using a jack. Allow the jack to remain during the entire operation.
6. Remove the steering swivel member from the MacPherson strut. Hold the bolt with a wrench so that the bolt does not rotate.
7. Withdraw the steering swivel member from the suspension strut.
8. Remove the bolts from the upper attachment of the MacPherson strut.