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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB1994900 COMMEMORATIVEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONWHEEL BEARINGREMOVAL
1994 Saab 900 Commemorative
Wheel Bearing: Removal
1994 Saab 900 CommemorativeSECTION Removal
- Position Spacer (83 93 209) between upper control arm and body to release tension from upper ball joint. Loosen hub nut. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Align recess on rotor edge with brake pad assembly. Remove brake pads. Remove and support brake caliper. Remove disc brake rotor from hub.
- Separate tie rod end from steering arm. Remove bolts holding upper and lower ball joints to control arms. Pull steering knuckle housing and hub from axle shaft and control arms.
- Press hub out of steering knuckle assembly. Pull inner bearing race from hub. If no recess is present for puller, chisel race from hub. Remove circlips from steering knuckle assembly and press out bearing.
NOTE:
Pressing hub from steering knuckle assembly damages wheel bearing. ALWAYS replace bearing if it has been removed.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.