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Slide the spring over the damper rod, making sure that it's not upside down,
and that the end of the last coil matches the little stop on the lower
spring support. Install the upper seat, the mount, and screw the nut 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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