(731-2472) Change to a new type of suspension arm
 
 
 
  
   
    
     | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN | 
    
     | Bulletin Nbr: | 731-2472 | 
    
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       ........... | Juni 2004 | 
    
     | Market: | all | 
   
  
  
  
   
    
     |  | Change to a new type of suspension arm | 
   
  
  
   
   
    
    
    
    
    
   
   
    
   
   
    Saab 9-5 M98-M01
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
   
   
    
   
   
    Suspension arms fitting the above cars have been discontinued and are replaced by suspension arms developed for M02-. The holes for fitting the ball joint in the suspension arm are larger on the new suspension arm which is why a solution in accordance with the following must be implemented if a new suspension arm is to be fitted to an older car.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
   
   
    
   
   
   
    
     
      
       | 1. | Remove the suspension arm in accordance with WIS - 9-5 Steering assembly - Steering linkage - Adjustment/Replacement - Suspension arm. 
 
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       | 2. | Fit a new rear bush with nut, adapted for the new suspension arm. 
 Tightening torque 105 Nm (77 lbf ft)
 
 
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       | 3. | Drill out the three holes on the ball joint with a 10.4 mm (US SAE 13/32") bit. 
 
   
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       | 4. | Use new bolts, washers and nuts designed for the new suspension arm and fit the ball joint on the suspension arm. 
 Tightening torque 60 Nm + 30° (49 lbf ft + 30°)
 
 
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       | 5. | Continue with WIS - 9-5 Steering assembly - Steering linkage - Adjustment/Replacement - Suspension arm, step 3 - under "To fit". 
 
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