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The shock apart (counter-clockwise): damper, spring, dust shield with bump
stop, washer, lower bushing with a sleeve, spring seat, spring bracket,
upper bushing, washer, retainer nut.
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Rear suspension replacement on a Saab 9-5. The old and tired original
shocks and springs are being upgraded with Bilstein Sport dampers and
Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs.
Tools:
- 21 mm socket: lower shock bolt;
- 17 mm socket: wheel bolts, Bilstein shock retainer nut;
- 16 mm socket: shock housing bolts, OEM shock retainer nut;
- 5 mm Allen socket: Bilstein damper rod;
- torque wrench;
- vice-grips;
- breaker bar;
- car jack and axle stands;
- spring compressor.
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