Saab 95 1967, Service Manual

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_ Compress the coil spring, using the spring scissors
89 95 847. See section 631.
. Back off and remove the two screws holding the ball
joint and lower spring seat to the upper control arm.
. Back Off the bolts holding the control arm bearing
brackets.
_ Remove the compressed coil spring.
_ Remove the control arm and the bearing brackets.
Collect the shims from under the brackets.
. Back off and remove both nuts from the bearing, thus
enabling the brackets and bushings to be taken off the
control arm.
As alternatives, there are either two split bushings or
one whole bushing in the bracket. To remove the
whole bushing use tool 78 41 331 for the upper one
and 78 41 349 for the lower one.
Reassembly
All components must be thoroughly cleaned before re-
fitting and new parts should be provided in place of any
worn or damaged ones.
1, Refit the rubber bushings in the brackets. Note that
there are two types of bushings. If the whole type
is used, drive it into the bracket with the aid of
tool 78 41 331 (upper bushing) or 78 41 349 (low-
er bushing). Lubricate the bushing with soft soap
and water before pressing in.
DRIVING IN A WHOLE RUBBER BUSHING
Tool 78 41 331 for upper bushing
Tool 78 41 349 for lower bushing
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NOTE
In no circumstances may oil or grease be used to
facilitate insertion of rubber bushings- If 'Ubr'ca'
tion is needed, use soft soap and water.
2. Refit
the bearings, complete with bushings: to the
control arm. When the two nuts have been tightened
and secured, the angle between the control arm and
the brackets should be 70 : 2°.
ANGLE BETWEEN UPPER CONTROL ARM AND BEARING
BRACKET
3. Put the control arm in position, but do not insert
the bracket bolts.
4. Check that the rubber and metal washers in the
upper spring seat are in place, and that the rubber
bumpers have been fitted under the control arm.
5. Insert the compressed coil spring in its position and
refit the ball joint and lower spring seat to the arm.
6. Tighten the bolts of the control arm bearing brack-
ets. Remember to insert the shims.
7. Slacken the screws of the spring scissors successively,
until the tool can be removed.
8. Refit the shock absorber.
9. Refit the wheel and lower the car.
10. Take the car out for a test run and then check the
wheel alignment, adjusting if necessary as described
in section 601.
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