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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20099-3 2.0T, 4D WAGON, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSIONREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUBFRAME REPLACEMENT, 4WDTO REMOVE
2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T, 4D Wagon, FWD, Standard

To remove

2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T, 4D Wagon, FWD, StandardSECTION To remove
  1. Raise the car. use the rear jacking points C and the front jacking points B, see Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Jacking Points
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  2. Remove Complete unit, differential clutch and limited slip differential. See COMPLETE UNIT, DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH AND LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL .
  3. Remove Lower suspension arm, 4WD  on right and left-hand sides.
  4. Remove the bolts (A) securing the upper suspension arms to the subframe.
    Fig 2: Identifying Bolts (A)
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  5. Remove the wheel sensor wiring harness (A) from the upper suspension arm on both sides.
    Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Sensor Wiring Harness
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  6. Remove the wheel sensor wiring harness (A) from the longitudinal link on both sides.
    Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Sensor Wiring Harness
    G05565334Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Cut the strap (A) and open the protective case. Detach and unplug the connector housings (B). Remove the wiring harness from the clip (C).
    Fig 5: Illustrations For Step A-C
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  8. Mark with a center punch, remove the toe-in link adjuster screw (A) and lower the toe-in link on both sides.
    Fig 6: Identifying Bolt
    G05565336Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Position 83 95 311 TROLLEY LIFT  with 89 96 944 CENTERING FIXTURE, FIT/REMOVE REAR AXLE  with KM-6314-100 Support (A) and plastic guides KM-6314-200 Spacer (B).
    Fig 7: Illustrations For Step A-B
    G05565325Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the bolts (A) securing the subframe to the body on both sides.
    Fig 8: Identifying Bolt
    G05565326Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Lower the trolley lift with the subframe. Retain the washers between the subframe bushes and the body.
  12. Cars with xenon headlights:  Remove the level sensor.
  13. Remove the wiring harness from the subframe.
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  • • 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.
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