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To fit

  1. Clean all the contact surfaces between the hub and the brake disc.
  2. Fit the brake disc and locking bolt (A).

    Tightening torque 7 Nm (5 lbf ft) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Disc Locking Bolt
    G05564177Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Clean the contact surfaces between the brake caliper carrier and the steering swivel member.
  4. Screw in the brake piston (A) with 89 96 969 RESETTING TOOL  (B) and 89 96 977 ADAPTER  (C).
    IMPORTANT: Check that the rubber gaiter does not  turn when the brake piston is screwed in. Otherwise cracks may appear in the gaiter.
    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Piston, (89 96 969) Resetting Tool And (89 96 977) Adapter
    G05061382Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lubricate the pad sliding and contact surfaces with Special paste.
    Fig 3: Locating Pad Sliding And Contact Surfaces
    G05061370Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fit the brake pads to the holder and cut off the cable tie.
    NOTE: Check that the inner pad locates in the piston's groove.
  7. Fit the hydraulic body and brake caliper holder (A) with 74 96 268 Thread locking adhesive.

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

    Fig 4: Identifying Brake Caliper Holder Unit
    G05564176Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Fold up the anti-roll bar (B) and fit the bolts for the bushings (A).

    Tightening torque 30 Nm (23 lbf ft) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Bushings Bolts And Anti-Roll Bar
    G05564134Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Fit the retaining spring (A) to the brake caliper.
    Fig 6: Identifying Brake Caliper Retaining Spring
    G05564174Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Fit the wheel.
  11. Lower the car.