9-5 SE Wagon (9600) V6-3.0L Turbo (B308) (2001)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Dampers
To remove
1. Raise the car and remove the wheel.
2. Remove the spring bracket's lower bolts and slightly slacken the upper ones.
3. Remove the damper's lower retaining bolt.
4. Lift out the spring assembly complete with damper.
5. Undo the damper's locknut but do not remove it (grip the piston rod to prevent it turning).
6. Press down the spring bracket to relieve the damper of load and remove the centre nut, washer and rubber bush. It may be necessary to use spring
compressor 88 18 791 for this.
7. Remove the damper, spring and spacer ring.