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Saab 9-7X V8-6.0L (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Description and Operation (page 3 of 3)

Make
Saab
Model
9-7X
Engine
V8-6.0L
Year
2008
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceDescription and Operation · page 3 of 3
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Important: All dimensions are measured vertical to the ground. Cross vehicle D heights should be within 12 mm (0.5 in) for vehicles equipped
with coil springs. Vehicles equipped with air suspension should be within 8 mm (0.3 in).

1. Place hands on the rear bumper and jounce the rear of the vehicle. Make sure that there is at least 38 mm (1.5 in) of movement while jouncing.
2. Allow the vehicle to settle into position.

Important: A D-height block can be used to determine the D-height position. Create a D-height measurement gage, using metal stock. Cut
a block to 20 mm (0.79 in) X 30 mm (1.81 in) X the correct D trim height specification. For the correct D height specification, refer to
Trim Height Specifications 
 (See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Suspension/System Specifications/Trim Height Specifications).

3. Measure the D height by measuring vertical distance (2) between the top surface of the axle and to the side of the hole, center on the jounce

bumper reinforcement bracket.

4. Repeat the jouncing operation and measurement 2 more times for a total of 3 times.
5. Use the highest and lowest measurements to calculate the average height.
6. The true D height dimension is the average of the highest and lowest measurements. Refer to Trim Height Specifications (See:

Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Suspension/System Specifications/Trim Height Specifications).

7. If these measurements are out of specifications, inspect for the following conditions:

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Sagging rear suspension-Refer to Coil Spring Replacement (See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf
)/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension), Air Suspension Description and Operation (See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Suspension
Control ( Automatic - Electronic )/Description and Operation) or Trim Height Uneven or Low (See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Control ( Automatic - Electronic )/Testing and Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/Trim
Height Uneven or Low).

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Collision damage

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