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Alternatively, you can grab the damper rod with vice-grips and use a good
sized torque wrench on the nut. Just wrap the rod with something so it
won't get scratched (I use a nylon belt). An impact wrench also works well on the top 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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