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Front Suspension: Component Locations Saab 9-4X I

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Number/Description CH 43631 J 43631 Ball Joint Remover CH 47975-A Ball Joint Remover CH 48845 KM 6066 J 48848 Strut Spring Compressor CH 49375 J 35669 Wrench

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Scheme 1: Special Tools
Scheme 1: Special Tools

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Location (pos)

  1. 01 - Front
  2. 02 - Rear
  3. 03 - Left
  4. 04 - Right Hand
  5. 05 - All
  6. 06 - Upper
  7. 07 - Center
  8. 08 - Lower
  9. 09 - Service Information

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Scheme 4: Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Scheme 4: Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE . Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . Remove the stabilizer links from the front cradle. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT . Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT
1Front Stabilizer Shaft NOTE: It maybe necessary to maneuver the stabilizer shaft in such away as to remove it from the vehicle.
NOTE
It maybe necessary to maneuver the stabilizer shaft in such away as to remove it from the vehicle.

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Scheme 5: Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Scheme 5: Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
1Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (Qty: 2) Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Tighten 75 Nm (55 lb ft)
2Front Stabilizer Shaft Link

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Scheme 6: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement
Scheme 6: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE . Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . Remove the stabilizer links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT . Remove the rear bolts of the front drivetrain and front suspension frame and lower to gain access to the stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to DRIVETRAIN AND FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME INSULATOR REPLACEMENT .
1Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bolt (Qty: 2) Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Tighten 45 Nm (33 lb ft)
2Front Stabilizer Shaft Clamp
3Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Procedure Install the stabilizer bar insulator so that the chamfer edge is facing toward the outside of the vehicle. This will put the slits in the bushing facing opposite directions.

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Scheme 7: Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
Scheme 7: Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . Loosen the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
1Front Wheel Hub Bolt (Qty: 3) Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Procedure Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR REPLACEMENT . Discard the bolt and use NEW only. Tighten 110 Nm (81 lb ft)
2Front Wheel Hub

CH 47975-A Ball Joint Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to SPECIAL TOOLS .

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Scheme 8: Removal Procedure
Scheme 8: Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE»(ref-652230-S26645367622014082300000) .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to «TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-652234-S18162824462014082300000) .
  3. Support the steering knuckle with a suitable stand.
  4. Disconnect the electric front suspension accelerometer link from the lower control arm, if equipped.
  5. Loosen the front lower control arm ball stud nut (2) from the ball joint.
  6. Using the CH 47975-A remover , separate the front lower control arm (3) from the steering knuckle (1).
  7. Remove the CH 47975-A remover
  8. Remove the front lower control arm rear nuts (1) and the front lower control arm rear bolts (2).
  9. NOTE: Note the position of the brackets. Remove front lower control arm front bolts (1) and the brackets (2).
  10. Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.

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Scheme 12: Installation Procedure
Scheme 12: Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the front lower control arm (1) in the frame.
  2. WARNING: Failure to replace the front lower control brackets will cause premature wear and damage to the front lower control arm bushings. Refer to «FASTENER CAUTION»(ref-652229-S20487768742014082300000) . Install the front lower control arm front mounting brackets (2) bolts (1) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus an additional 90 degrees.
  3. Install the front lower control arm rear bolts (2) and the front lower control arm rear nuts (1).
  4. Tighten the front lower control arm rear bolts (2) to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).
  5. Install the front lower control arm ball stud nut (2) to the ball joint and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft) plus an additional 120 degrees.
  6. Reconnect the electric front suspension accelerometer link to the lower control arm, if equipped.
  7. Remove the support from the steering knuckle.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to «TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-652234-S18162824462014082300000) .
  9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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Scheme 16: Removal Procedure
Scheme 16: Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE»(ref-652230-S26645367622014082300000) .
  2. Remove the front lower control arm rear bolts. Refer to «LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT»(ref-652269-S04488759102014082300000) .
  3. Remove and discard the front lower control arm bushing bolt (1). Replace with NEW only.
  4. Before removing the lower control arm bushing (1), note the location of the marking on the bushing (1).
  5. NOTE: Use care when repositioning the lower control arm so as not to over stress the bushing on the front of thew lower control arm. Position the control arm away from the underside of the vehicle to remove the bushing (1) from the lower control arm.

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Scheme 19: Installation Procedure
Scheme 19: Installation Procedure

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  1. Ensure that the lower control arm bushing (1) installed with the markings on the bushing (1) are facing the rear of the vehicle.
  2. Reposition the lower control arm in away to install the bushing (1).
  3. NOTE: DO NOT tighten the lower control arm bushing bolt until the vehicle is at curb height. Install the NEW lower control arm bushing bolt (1).
  4. Install the front lower control arm rear bolts. Refer to «LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT»(ref-652269-S04488759102014082300000)
  5. With the vehicle at curb height, tighten the lower control arm bushing bolt (1) to 55 Nm 41 lb ft plus 90 degrees.
  6. Verify the front wheel alignment. Refer to «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-652234-S37338046442014082300000) .

CH 49375 Wrench

For equivalent regional tools, refer to SPECIAL TOOLS .

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Scheme 22: Removal Procedure
Scheme 22: Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE»(ref-652230-S26645367622014082300000) .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to «TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-652234-S18162824462014082300000) .
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the strut. Refer to «STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT»(ref-652269-S22846173822014082300000) .
  4. Disconnect the head lamp level sensor link from the lower control arm, if equipped. Refer to «HEADLAMP LEVELING FRONT SUSPENSION HEIGHT SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-652253-S01374247182014082300000) .
  5. NOTE: DO NOT allow the lower control arm and the steering knuckle drop more than 2 inches when the strut assembly has been removed. Support the lower control arm and the steering knuckle.
  6. Disconnect the electrical harness/sensor from the strut, if equipped.
  7. Remove the front compartment side sight shields. Refer to «FRONT COMPARTMENT SIDE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT»(ref-652252-S09269302382014082300000) .
  8. Using the CH 49375 wrench, remove the front suspension strut mount nut (1) and the front suspension strut mount washer (2).
  9. Remove the front suspension strut bolts (4) and the front suspension strut nuts (3).
  10. Remove the front suspension strut assembly (1) from the vehicle

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Scheme 24: Installation Procedure
Scheme 24: Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the front suspension strut assembly (1) in the vehicle.
  2. Refer to «FASTENER CAUTION»(ref-652229-S20487768742014082300000) . Using the CH 49375 wrench , install front suspension strut mount washer (2) and the front suspension strut mount nut (1), then tighten the front suspension strut mount nut to 75 (52 lb ft).
  3. Install the front suspension strut bolts (4) and the front suspension strut nuts (3).
  4. Tighten the front suspension strut bolts to: First Pass: 110 Nm (81 lb ft) Final Pass: plus 150 degrees
  5. Re-connect the electrical harness/sensor from the strut, if equipped.
  6. Reconnect the head lamp level sensor link to the lower control arm, if equipped. Refer to «HEADLAMP LEVELING FRONT SUSPENSION HEIGHT SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-652253-S01374247182014082300000) .
  7. Remove the support from the lower control arm and the steering knuckle.
  8. Install the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to «STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT»(ref-652269-S22846173822014082300000) .
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to «TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-652234-S18162824462014082300000) .
  10. Install the front compartment side sight shields. Refer to «FRONT COMPARTMENT SIDE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT»(ref-652252-S09269302382014082300000) .
  11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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Scheme 26: Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Scheme 26: Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
PosComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE . Remove the strut assembly. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
1Front Suspension Strut Nut NOTE: When removing the MacPherson strut unit, note the position/direction of all components to ensure that they are fitted correctly. Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Procedure Using the CH 48845 compressor, compress the front strut assembly. Tighten 70 Nm (52 lb ft) Special Tools CH 48845 Spring Compressor For equivalent regional tools, refer to SPECIAL TOOLS .
2Bearing washer, front MacPherson strut
3Front Suspension Strut Mount Bearing
4Front Spring
5Spring Seat Upper
6Front shock absorber guard
7Front Suspension Strut Bumper
8Insulator Front Spring Lower
9Front Suspension Strut
NOTE
When removing the MacPherson strut unit, note the position/direction of all components to ensure that they are fitted correctly.
  1. CH-49289 Support frame fixture
  2. CH-904 Basic tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to SPECIAL TOOLS

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Scheme 27: Removal Procedure
Scheme 27: Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the bolt (1) from the coupler and disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to «INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT»(ref-652245-S17619981442014082300000)
  3. Remove the left catalytic converter and pipe assembly. Refer to «CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE (LF1)»(ref-652240-S03410191142014082300000) .
  4. On AWD vehicles, remove the propeller shaft. Refer to «PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT»(ref-652248-S08886943342014082300000)
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE»(ref-652230-S26645367622014082300000)
  6. Remove the front wheels. Refer to «TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-652234-S18162824462014082300000) .
  7. Remove the radiator air lower deflector. Refer to «RADIATOR AIR LOWER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-652246-S08001852322014082300000) .
  8. Remove the lower ball joint fastener (2).
  9. Separate the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles (1). Refer to «LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT»(ref-652269-S04488759102014082300000) .
  10. Remove the electrical harness and the power steering cooler line from the clips in the frame.
  11. Remove the front transmission mount through bolt (1).
  12. Prepare the CH-904 Basic tool and the CH-49289 Support frame fixture according to the SPX instructions
  13. Install CH-49289 Support frame fixture (2) at the front suspension frame
  14. Remove the frame-to-body bolts.
  15. Remove the rear transmission mount through bolt (1).
  16. Carefully lower the suspension frame with the Hydraulic lifter
  17. If replacing the frame, transfer components as necessary.

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Scheme 31: Installation Procedure
Scheme 31: Installation Procedure

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  1. Carefully raise the frame until it contacts the vehicle.
  2. Position the support frame using the guide pins.
  3. Refer to «FASTENER CAUTION»(ref-652229-S20487768742014082300000) . Install the 2 rear frame to body bolts and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
  4. Install the 2 front frame to body bolts and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
  5. Install the reinforcement bolts and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.
  6. Install the electrical harness and the power steering cooler line to the clips in the frame.
  7. Connect the ball joint studs to the steering knuckles (1). Refer to «LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT»(ref-652269-S04488759102014082300000) .
  8. Install the ball joint fastener (2) to the ball joint and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft) plus an additional 130 degrees.
  9. Install the rear transmission mount through bolt (1) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
  10. Install the front transmission mount through bolt (1) and nut. Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
  11. Remove the special tools.
  12. On AWD vehicles, install the propeller shaft. Refer to «PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT»(ref-652248-S08886943342014082300000) .
  13. Install the left catalytic converter and pipe assembly. Refer to «CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE (LF1)»(ref-652240-S03410191142014082300000) .
  14. Install the radiator air lower deflector. Refer to «RADIATOR AIR LOWER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-652246-S08001852322014082300000) .
  15. Install the front wheels. Refer to «TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-652234-S18162824462014082300000) .
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Check the wheel alignment.

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