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To fit

  1. Fit the bracket to the longitudinal link without tightening the bolt.
  2. Grip the bracket tightly in a vice.

    Fit the longitudinal link and tighten the bolt and nut so that turning the link is slow.

  3. Align the link so that the centre of the lower hole in the link rests approx. 20 mm above a hypothetical line from the bracket. Tighten the bolt and nut.

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

    Fig 1: Center Link Lower Hole Alignment Dimension
    G03619830Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift the longitudinal link into place.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 4-9
    G03619831Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fit the bolts to the steering swivel member.
  6. Fit the longitudinal link front bracket to the holder for the parking brake cable.

    Tightening torque 70 Nm +90° (52 lbf ft +90°) 

  7. Tighten the bolts which hold the longitudinal link to the steering swivel member.

    Tightening torque 150 Nm (110 lbf ft) 

  8. Fit the lower damper bracket. Remove the pillar jack.

    Tightening torque 150 Nm (110 lbf ft) 

  9. Fit the parking brake cable in the holders.

    Fit the wiring harness for the wheel sensor to the longitudinal link.

  10. Fit the wheel.
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