(631-2256) Change of bolts and nuts on ball joint of steering swivel member
Symptom: The fasteners for the ball joint, steering swivel member and wishbone are over tightened.
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MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
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Bulletin Nbr:
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631-2256
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Date:
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Juni 2000
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Market:
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Ej US, CA, JP
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Change of bolts and nuts on ball joint of steering swivel member
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Cars in stock must be remedied before delivery.
A personal communication must be sent to the owners of cars already delivered requesting them to get in touch with the nearest Saab garage as soon as possible to have the nonconformity rectified.
Saab 9-5 M00 within the VIN interval Y3073405-Y3074798
The surface treatment of the nuts securing the ball joint of the steering swivel member to the wishbone can be incorrect which could mean that the fasteners are over tightened. This could result in the bolts breaking.
Symptom description
The fasteners for the ball joint, steering swivel member and wishbone are over tightened.
43 48 330 Bolt (x6)
43 48 355 Nut (x6)
Check box A3 of the modification identity plate before preceding. Continue as follows if the box has not been marked.
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1.
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Position the car so that work can be performed without the car being lifted.
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Important
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To avoid additional wheel alignment, make sure that the body is not lifted but that the weight of the car is on the wheels as normal.
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2.
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Remove one of the bolts securing the ball joint to the wishbone.
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Important
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Each nut and bolt must be properly tightened before the next one is removed. Do not remove more than one nut and bolt at a time.
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Fit a new nut and bolt.
Tightening torque 30 Nm (22.5 lbf ft) + 90°
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Repeat this procedure for the remaining two bolts on this side.
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4.
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Repeat steps 2 and 3 on the other side of the car.
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Important
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If you suspect that the ball joint has moved, the wheel alignment must be checked.
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Marking the modification identity plate
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On completion of the necessary rectification, box A3 on the modification identity plate must be marked. If the work is carried out by the importer, mark the box with a "7". If done by the dealer, mark it with an "8".
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Warranty/Time information
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See separate information.
