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To remove

  1. Remove the upper bumper shell attachments.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1
    G03713856Courtesy 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.

    Diesel engine:  Remove the lower cover and side covers in the wheel housings.

    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 5 And 7
    G03713857Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

    CV: REMOVE CHASSIS REINFORCEMENT, FRONT SUBFRAME, CV .

  6. Bind the radiator unit tightly with the straps.
  7. Remove the radiator brackets from the subframe.
  8. Cut the exhaust pipe at right angles 87 mm in front of the front silencer using 83 95 667 PIPE CUTTER/EXHAUST SYSTEM . Remove the front part of the exhaust pipe. Clean the cut section of burrs and dirt.
  9. Remove the engine torque rod from the subframe.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 9-11
    G03713858Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  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.

  11. Remove the steering gear from the subframe. Mind the nuts and washers. Allow the steering gear to remain suspended.
  12. Remove the clamps which attach the steering servo pipe from the subframe.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 12
    G03713859Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the front part of the wing liner and fold away slightly.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Steps 13, 15 And 18
    G03713860Courtesy 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. Replacement of subframe:  Remove the suspension arms.
    Fig 6: Illustration For Step 20
    G03713861Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
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