OK, got all my parts gathered finally. The patient is a 2000 S70 GLT SE with 166k miles.

I'm going to replace struts (and all related strut hardware), control arms, sway bars and outer tie rod ends.

I have a few questions before I start the project this coming weekend:
1. Besides what is listed above, is there anything else I should consider changing out while I am in there and have it all apart?

2. Any particular order in which the parts should be removed/replaced for ease of getting the job done efficiently?

3. Any pointers? Seems pretty straightforward but I've never done this with a Volvo before. I dont want to get caught with a disassembled car and missing a part that I overlooked.

 

The Strut Mounts,and the Sway bar Links check them as well.

 

Only thing that will not be new about the struts are the springs. sway bars came complete with links. I'm thinking i'll knock control arms and tie rod ends out first and then the struts and sway bar links at same time.