Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB)

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm And Bushing Fastener (GNB)

Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . Remove the stabilizer shaft link on both sides. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (GNA) or STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (GNB) .
1	Outer Lower Control Arm Fastener Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Procedure Remove lower control arm from the strut yoke. Remove and discard the fastener and install NEW nut and bolt. Do NOT re-use the fastener. Install the nut by hand. Before tightening, use a hydraulic jack to raise the link arm into the horizontal position. Tighten 115 Nm (85 lb ft) + 120 degrees + 15 degrees
2	Front Lower Control Arm Fastener Procedure Remove the lower control arm from the frame. Install NEW nut and bolt. Install the nut by hand. Before tightening, use a hydraulic jack to raise the link arm into the horizontal position. Tighten 100 Nm (74 lb ft) + 75 degrees + 15 degrees
3	Front Lower Control Arm Fastener (Qty: 2) Procedure Remove lower control arm bushing from the frame. Install NEW bolts and nuts. Install the nut by hand. Before tightening, use a hydraulic jack to raise the link arm into the horizontal position. Tighten 100 Nm (74 lb ft) + 75 degrees + 15 degrees
4	Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Fastener Procedure Install the NEW bolt. Install the nut by hand. Before tightening, use a hydraulic jack to raise the link arm into the horizontal position. Tighten the screw using the torque wrench (GE-6600-2). Tighten 55 Nm (41 lb ft) + 90 degrees + 15 degrees Special Tools GE-6600-2 Torque Wrench For equivalent regional tools. Refer to SPECIAL TOOLS .
5	Lower Control Arm