SAAB WIS ONLINE

Front Suspension Strut Yoke Replacement (GNB)

Front Suspension Strut Yoke Replacement (GNB)

Removal Procedure

Special Tools

C47643 Puller Ch-50093 Press Tool


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

4. Remove the outer fastener from lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB)

5. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61, J62) Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64) .

6. Undo the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNB) and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (GNB) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (Petrol) .

7. Remove the front wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (GNA) Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (GNB) .

8. Separate the yoke from the suspension strut. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement (GNA) Strut Assembly Replacement (GNB) .

9. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNA) Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNB) .

10. Remove the king pin fastener (1).


11. Remove the king pin (2) using Ch-49859-1 Puller.

12. Remove the steering knuckle upper ball stud from yoke. Refer to Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud Replacement (GNB)

13. Remove nuts. (1)


14. Remove bushing fasterners (1) using Ch-50093.


15. Remove steering knuckle king pin bushing (2)


Installation Procedure


1. Install bushing fasteners (1) using Ch-50093.


2. Install bushing (2) to fasterners using Ch-50093.

3. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install nuts (1).

Tighten

70 Nm (52 lb ft)


4. Install the steering knuckle upper ball stud to yoke. Refer to Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud Replacement (GNB) .

5. Install the king pin (2) using Ch-49859-2 Guide pin.


6. Install the king pin fastener (1). Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb in)

7. Install the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNA) Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNB) .

8. Install the suspension strut to the yoke. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement (GNA) Strut Assembly Replacement (GNB) .

9. Install the front wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (GNA) Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (GNB) .

10. Mount the wheel drive shaft to the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (GNB) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (Petrol) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNB) .

11. Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61, J62) Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64) .

12. Install the outer fastener to lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) .

13. Install the outer tie rod end to the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

14. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

15. Lower the vehicle.

16. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement