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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2008 🢒 9-7x 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 744327 Size: SH
  1. Remove the shock module upper retaining nuts.

    2. Notice: Use care when handling the coil springs in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure of the coil springs.

  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  4. Remove the shock module yoke from the lower control arm. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 731555 Size: SH
  5. Remove the shock module from the shock tower and lower control arm.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 731555 Size: SH
  1. Install the shock module to the shock tower and lower control arm.
  2. Install the shock module yoke to the lower control arm. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement.
  3. Lower the vehicle.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 744327 Size: SH
  4. Install the shock module upper retaining nuts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the shock module upper retaining nuts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  5. Raise the vehicle.
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.