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To fit

  1. Lift the anti-roll bar into place between the subframe and the body.
  2. Fit the bushes and caps on the subframe.

    Fit the anti-roll bar to the subframe.

    Tightening torque bolt 8-8 (flange diameter 15.2 mm): 18 Nm (13 lbf ft) and useTHREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE 

    Tightening torque bolt 10-9 (flange diameter 16.7 mm): 31 nm (23 lbf ft) 

    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 2-3
    G03619848Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Fit the anti-roll bar link to the steering swivel member on both sides.

    Tightening torque 53 Nm (39 lbf ft) 

  4. Fit the spring supports on the springs. Place the springs on the lower suspension arms.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 4
    G03619849Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Raise the subframe with a pillar jack, pushing it forward slightly.
    NOTE: Make sure the dampers are positioned in front of the anti-roll bar.
  6. Fit the subframe to the body.

    Tightening torque 75 Nm +135° (55 lbf ft +135°) 

    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 6
    G03619850Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the jack.
  8. Connect the wiring harness, plug in the connector and close the protective case.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 8
    G03619851Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Lift the steering swivel members and fit the dampers on both sides.

    Tightening torque 150 Nm (110 lbf ft) 

    Fig 5: Illustration For Step 9
    G03619852Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the inner brake pad.

    Screw in the brake piston with 89 96 969 RESETTING TOOL  and 89 96 977 ADAPTER  .

    Fig 6: Illustration For Step 10
    G03619853Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. 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.
    Fig 7: Illustration For Step 11
    G03619854Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Fit the hydraulic body.

    Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft) 

    Fit the protective covers.

    Fit the retaining spring to the hydraulic body.

    Fig 8: Illustration For Step 12
    G03619855Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Repeat steps 10-12 for the other side.
  14. Clean the joints on the exhaust pipe. Fit the pipe with jointing clamps. See also FRONT SILENCER .

    Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft) 

  15. Cars with TPMS: Fit the wiring harness and plug in the connector for the signal detectors. Fit the wing liners.
  16. Fit the rear wheels.
  17. Lower the car to the floor.
  18. Depress the brake pedal several times to press out the self adjustment of the brake pistons and the parking brake.