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To fit

Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 1-3
G03582799Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Fit new bushes.
  2. Fit the holder for the brake hose and brake cable.
  3. Fit the inner anti-roll bar with rubber damper.

    Tightening torque: 60 N.m +70° (44 lbf ft +70°) 

    Fit the hub assembly on both sides.

    IMPORTANT: New nuts for the hub must always be used if the old ones have been removed as the gripping force of the locking arrangement is reduced upon refitting.

    Tightening torque: 50 N.m +40° (37 lbf ft +40°) 

  4. Remove the bolt for the Tie-down bracket.
  5. Place the rear axle on a high-lift jack or the like.
  6. Raise the rear axle, offering it up to the body mountings. Fit the retaining nuts and bolts but do not tighten them.
  7. Position the jack or similar under the spring link and raise it to the correct distance between the edge of the wheel arch and upper edge of the hub center. This distance should be about 37 cm. Tighten the retaining bolts to the correct torque.

    Tightening torque: 75 N.m (55 lbf ft) 

  8. Use a torque wrench to tighten the bolt for the Tie-down bracket.

    Tightening torque 24 N.m (18 lbf ft) 

  9. Fit the coil spring and spacer.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 9-20
    G03582800Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    IMPORTANT: The marking on the coil spring should face rearwards.
  10. Press the spring link up additionally and fit the damper's lower retaining bolt (3). Tighten the bolt to the correct torque.

    Tightening torque 62 N.m (46 lbf ft) 

  11. Transfer the jack or similar to the other side and raise it to the correct distance between the edge of the wheel housing and the top of the hub center. This distance should be approximately 37 cm. Tighten the retaining bolts to the correct torque.

    Tightening torque: 75 N.m (55 lbf ft) 

  12. Position the coil spring and spacer on the other side. Use a pry bar to force the spring link down.
  13. Fit the damper's lower retaining bolt 17. Torque tighten the bolt.

    Tightening torque 62 N.m (46 lbf ft) 

    Remove the high-lift jack.

  14. Place the hose connections in the holders and fit the retaining clips.
  15. Fit the nut washers and mount the rear anti-roll bar. Tighten the bolts, using a torque wrench.

    Tightening torque 24 N.m (18 lbf ft) 

  16. Remove the plugs from the brake pipe connections and fit the brake pipes on both sides.
  17. Fix the cables to the spring link and plug the connectors into the speed sensors on both sides.
  18. Fit the right-hand handbrake cable to the holder and lever.
  19. Fit the left-hand handbrake cable to the equalizing sleeve, lever and holders.
  20. Fit the return springs on both sides.
  21. Refit the rear silencer.
  22. Lower the car slightly. Remove the brake clamp.
  23. Bleed the brake system, see BLEEDING in DISC - EARLY MODEL or DISC - LATE MODEL .
  24. Fit the wheels. See WHEEL & TIRES . Lower the car.
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