V70R AWD L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 52 B5234T6 (1998)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Special Tools
999 5407
999 5466
999 5467
999 5468
999 5469
Note! When replacing shock absorbers: Early versions of the shock absorber have been withdrawn as replacement part and are replaced by the 1994
version. When replacing on the 1992- 1993 model the following components are supplied for each side: bracket for ABS line with screws, 3 mm (0.118
inch) thick washer (replaces existing 7 mm (0.276 inch) thick washer) see illustration for sectioning and a tie strap to secure the ABS cable.
Remove:
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- the wheel
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- anti-roll bar link from spring strut
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- ABS sensor from the stub axle.
Remove the ABS sensor cable from the spring strut and brake bracket.
Caution Do not disconnect connector.
Caution Install on support 999 5466 under the control arm. The support should be used to avoid too large a joint angle at the drive shafts.
Remove the three screws holding the spring strut turret mounting in the body work
Remove the two screws retaining the spring strut in the stub axle. Then remove the spring strut
Secure the spring strut in a vise as illustrated