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To remove

  1. Remove the upper bumper shell attachments.
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Bumper Shell Attachments
    G05062113Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Hang two 83 95 212 STRAPS  in place over the radiator member and the radiator unit so that they are accessible from below.
  3. Raise the car.
  4. Remove the front wheels.
  5. Remove the lower front cover.

    CV:  Remove Chassis reinforcement, front subframe, CV .

    Fig 2: Illustrations For Step 5 And 7
    G05062114Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Bind the radiator unit tightly with the straps.
  7. Remove the radiator brackets from the subframe.
  8. Remove Complete exhaust system. See EXHAUST SYSTEM 4-CYL. .
    IMPORTANT: Take care so as not to crack the flex bellows.
    Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Brackets
    G05564986Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the engine torque rod from the subframe.
  10. Remove the bolt and nut which attach the suspension arm to the steering swivel member on both sides.

    Left-hand suspension arm and cars with xenon lights:  Remove the level sensor.

    Fig 4: Identifying Suspension Arm
    G05062116Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the steering gear from the subframe. Mind the nuts and washers. Allow the steering gear to remain suspended.
    Fig 5: Identifying Nuts And Washers
    G05062117Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Open the clips that secure the power steering pipe to the subframe.
    Fig 6: Identifying Clips
    G05062118Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the front part of the wing liner and fold away slightly.
    Fig 7: Illustrations For Step 13, 15 And 18
    G05062119Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Position the 83 95 311 TROLLEY LIFT  underneath with 83 94 801 PARENT FIXTURE  and 83 96 137 REMOVAL/FITTING TOOL, SUBFRAME .
  15. Remove the subframe bolts on both sides. Remove the stays from the body.
  16. Lower the subframe slightly.
  17. Pull out the suspension arms ball-and-socket joints from the steering swivel members.
  18. Remove the anti-roll bar from the subframe.
  19. Lower the subframe.
  20. Subframe replacement:  Remove the suspension arms and rear torque rod.
    Fig 8: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar
    G05062120Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
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