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30.09.2007: Clamp
Before taking on the bolt that goes through the bushing, clamp the housing to the trailing arm. This will make it easier to loosen the nut.

Rear trailing arm bushing replacement on a Saab 9-5. A set of polyurethane bushings is being installed to replace the worn out old rubber pieces and improve cornering stability.

Saab sells replacement bushings with aluminium sleeves and supplies a set of tools to get them in and out. We're installing aftermarket polyurethane inserts, which are much easier to get in, but the old bushing still needs to be pressed out of the arm. With no Saab tools handy, we will be using the trusty hacksaw and gear puller combo.

Tools:

  • 21 mm socket: lower shock bolt (optional);
  • 18 mm socket: bushing housing bolts;
  • 17 mm socket: wheel bolts;
  • 16 mm socket: anti-roll bar link bolts;
  • 10 mm socket: brake line and cable bracket bolts;
  • torque wrench;
  • car jack and axle stands;
  • breaker bar;
  • gear puller;
  • hacksaw;
  • hammer and rubber mallet.

 

 
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