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Bilstein dampers come with integrated bump stops, so you don't need to
reuse your old one. The spring needs to be compressed, and the strut mount
is already assembled with the skirt and the bearing on.
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Front suspension replacement on a Saab 9-5. The old and tired original
dampers and springs are being upgraded with Bilstein Sport dampers and
Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs. The strut mount and bearing are also
getting replaced.
Tools:
- 22 mm socket: Bilstein retainer nut (optional);
- 21 mm socket: original retainer nut;
- 18 mm socket: knuckle housing bolts, anti-roll bar link nut;
- 18 mm wrench: new style anti-roll bar link nut;
- 17 mm socket: wheel bolts;
- 17 mm wrench: old style anti-roll bar link pin;
- 10 mm socket: strut mount bolts;
- 7 mm socket: new style anti-roll bar link pin;
- 7 mm Allen socket: damper rod;
- torque wrench;
- vice-grips;
- car jack and axle stands;
- spring compressor.
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