9-5 Arc Sport Wagon (9600) V6-3.0L Turbo (B308) (2002)
Steering Swivel: Recalls
Recall - Steering Knuckle Inspection/Replacement
MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
Bulletin Nbr: 631-2333
Date: January 2002
Market:
Checking / Replacement of the Steering Swivel Member
Product Safety Campaign 150 07
Cars in stock must be rectified before delivery.
A personal communication must be sent to the owners of cars already delivered requesting them to get in touch with the nearest Saab garage as soon as
possible to have the fault rectified.
Cars affected
Saab 9-5 M02 with VIN 23006889-23018508
Background
The material in the left-hand steering swivel member may be faulty in approx. 500 cars. This can lead to the steering swivel member's lower mounting to
the ball joint breaking and to the car losing steering capacity.
Parts required
For replacement of steering swivel member
52 33 689 Steering swivel member
43 48 538 Bolt (x2)
53 90 471 Lock nuts
30 06 442 White high pressure paste (sufficient for approx. 40 cars)
Procedure
Check box C4 on the modification identity plate before proceeding. Continue as follows if the box is not marked.
1.
Raise the car.