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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 731614 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 brace and rear axle tie rod to the rear axle mounting bolt.

    5. Object Number: 731618 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear axle brace to frame mounting nut.
  6. Remove the rear axle brace from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 731618 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear axle brace to the vehicle.

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

  2. Install the rear axle brace to frame mounting nut and tighten to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).

    3. Object Number: 731614 Size: SH
  3. Install the rear axle brace and rear axle tie rod to the rear axle mounting bolt and tighten to 190 N·m (140 lb ft).
  4. Remove the rear axle support.
  5. Lower the vehicle.