30.09.2007: Saab 9-5 Rear Suspension

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30.09.2007: Saab 9-5 Rear Suspension

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Tighten the retainer nut to 15 ft-lbs. Use a 5 mm Allen key on the rod while holding socket with vice-grips (or use a spanner on the 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.