9-3 SE Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205) HO (2001)
Ball Joint: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign - Suspension Arm Replacement
MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
Bulletin Nbr: 631-2226
Date: December 2000
Market: See separate list
Exchange of suspension arms
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Cars in stock must be remedied 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 nonconformity rectified. Cars affected
Saab 9-3 model year 2001 with chassis numbers 12024313-12025105. Background
On some suspension arms the grease can leak out of the ball joints, which can lead to a shortened useful life of the ball joints.
Parts required
45 43 450 Arm LH, 1
45 43 468 Arm RH, 1
79 79 578 Nuts, 2
Procedure
Check box A1 of the modification identity plate before proceeding. Continue as follows if the box has not been marked.
Change out the suspension arms on the right and left sides.
Removing