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An aftermarket strut mount kit comes with everything you need to refresh
the mounts, including a new bearing and a set of bolts. It's made in India,
but looks reasonably solid. Unfortunately I could not use the 22 mm nut
supplied with Bilstein dampers, because my 22 mm socket did not fit into the
narrow opening in the strut mount, so I had to reuse the old 21 mm nut.
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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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