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(731-1826 UTG. 2) Modified design of bush to front subframe

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr: 731-1826 UTG. 2
Date: ........... NOVEMBER 1997
Market: EJ US/CA
Modified design of bush to front subframe

Cars affected

Saab 9-5 up to and including VIN W3050999.

Background

Originally, the inner sleeves of the subframe bushes were 35 mm. To avoid noise at maximum acceleration, a 3 mm spacer was fitted between the bush and the plate.



The inner sleeve of the bush on cars with VIN after the above is 38 mm long

This SI describes how to check the length of the bush before fitting the subframe to the body.

Procedure

Warning

The spacer must not be fitted in combination with a bush with 38 mm inner sleeve.


Measure the inner sleeve of the bush.

How long is the sleeve?


- 35 mm:

A 3 mm spacer must be fitted between the bush and the plate.

- 38 mm:

There must not be a spacer between the bush and the plate.