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To fit

  1. Fit the link arm with the adjustment bolt and fit a new  nut.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 1-3, 5-6
    G03619828Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Fit the spring and spring support.
  3. Lift the lower suspension arm with a jack and fit the bolt.
    IMPORTANT: The bolt must be screwed out and in respectively or there is risk that the hole will be "reamed" by the threads.
  4. Remove the anti-roll bar from the steering swivel member on each side.
  5. Lift the lower suspension arm to normal position with a jack and fit the nut.

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

  6. Tighten the nut on the lower suspension arm adjustment bolt.

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

  7. Remove the jack.
  8. Fit the anti-roll bar to the steering swivel member.

    Tightening torque 53 Nm (39 lbf ft) 

  9. Left-hand suspension arm and cars with xenon lights:  Fit the level sensor.
  10. Fit the wheel.
  11. Lower the car to the floor.
  12. Carry out four wheel checking and alignment, see FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT  .
  13. Cars with xenon lights:  Carry out light alignment/calibration.
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