GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2009 🢒 9-7x 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Frame and Underbody 🢒 Rear Axle Tie Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 731617 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Raise and support the rear axle at the designed D-height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications.

    3. Note: When disconnecting the rear axle tie rod, the air suspension system must be depressurized or the body may shift during the repair.

  3. If equipped with air suspension, depressurize the air suspension system. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization.
  4. Remove the rear axle tie rod to the axle mounting bolt and nut.

    5. Object Number: 731614 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear axle tie rod to frame mounting bolt and nut.
  6. Remove the rear axle tie rod from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 731614 Size: SH

    Note: When installing the rear axle tie rod the bushings inner sleeve off set (largest gap) is towards the rear axle.

  1. Install the rear axle tie rod to the vehicle.
  2. Install the rear axle tie rod to frame mounting bolt and nut.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 731617 Size: SH
  3. Install the rear axle tie rod to the axle mounting bolt and nut and tighten to 190 N·m (140 lb ft).
  4. Remove the rear axle support.
  5. Lower the vehicle.