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To fit

  1. When fitting a new steering swivel member, transfer or fit new bushing in steering swivel member. Remove the bushing with KM 906-61-62, fit with KM 906-63-64 included in kit 89 96 761.

    Clean the contact surfaces. Fit the hub and the brake shield with new nuts.

    Tightening torque 50 Nm +30° (40 lbf ft +30°) 

  2. Pull the steering swivel member onto the toe-link bolt and fit a new nut.
  3. Fit the steering swivel member to the upper suspension arm and fit a new nut.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 2-4
    G03619861Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fit the anti-roll bar to the steering swivel member.

    Tightening torque 53 Nm (39 lbf ft) 

  5. Fit the steering swivel member to the longitudinal link.

    Tightening torque 150 Nm (110 lbf ft) 

    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 5-10
    G03619862Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fit the damper lower bracket.

    Tightening torque 150 Nm (110 lbf ft) 

  7. Torque tighten the toe-link nut, use 89 96 613 SLEEVE, MACPHERSON STRUT  MacPherson strut and hold with a 10 mm sleeve.

    Tightening torque 75 Nm +60° (55 lbf ft +60°) 

  8. Fit the wheel sensor connector.
  9. Lift up the lower suspension arm with an pillar jack and fit the bolt.
    NOTE: The bolt must be screwed into the suspension arm.
  10. Lift the lower suspension arm to normal position with an upright jack and fit a new nut

    Tightening torque 75 Nm +90° (55 lbf ft +90°) 

  11. Tighten the nut which holds the steering swivel member to the upper suspension arm.

    Tightening torque 125 Nm +90° (92 lbf ft +90°) 

  12. Clean the contact surfaces between the hub and the brake disc.

    Fit the brake disc and the lock bolt.

    Tightening torque 7 Nm (5 lbf ft) 

    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 12-13
    G03619863Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Clean the contact surfaces between the brake caliper holder and the steering swivel member.

    Fit the brake caliper holder with 74 96 268 Nut lock.

    Tightening torque 130 Nm +45° (96 lbf ft +45°) 

  14. Remove the inner brake pad and screw in the brake piston using 89 96 969 RESETTING TOOL  and 89 96 977 ADAPTER  .
    Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 14-15
    G03619864Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Fit the brake pads.
    NOTE: On older models of brake pads: Make sure the springs on the inner pad are positioned in the groove of the piston.
  16. Fit the hydraulic body.

    Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft) 

    Fit the protective covers.

    Fit the retaining spring to the brake caliper.

    Fig 5: Illustration For Step 16
    G03619865Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Fit the wheel.
  18. Lower the car to the floor.
  19. Depress the brake pedal several times to press out the self adjustment of the brake pistons and the parking brake.
  20. Carry out four wheel checking and FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT  .