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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the following components if replacing the frame:
  2. Raise CH-49289  centering adapter until contact. Then move the location pins into the centering holes of the body with the location pins in upper position. See instructions for CH-49289  centering adapter. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE (REAR SIDE) , ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE (FRONT SIDE) , ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE (MOUNTING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION) , ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE (CENTERING ADAPTER) or ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE (ENGINE BRIDGE, RETAINER FRAME) .
  3. Carefully raise the CH-49289  centering adapter. The frame shall be approximately 50 mm from the body in order to get access with the torque wrench.
  4. Install the electrical harness and the power steering cooler line to the clips in the frame (2).
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Cooler Line Of Clips Frame And Lower Control Arm From Steering Knuckle
    G09439552Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the lower control arm to the steering knuckle and install the fastener (1). Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (GNA)  or LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (GNB) .
  6. Carefully raise the CH-49289  centering adapter tool in order to attach the frame to the body.
  7. Loosely install the front frame-to-body bolts (4).
    Fig 2: Identifying Reinforcement And Front Frame-To-Body Bolts
    G09439553Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Position the reinforcement (1) to the vehicle.
  9. Loosely install the rear frame to body bolts (3).
  10. Loosely install the reinforcement bolts (2).
  11. Carefully lower the CH-49289  centering adapter tool from the frame.

    Refer to FASTENER CAUTION .

  12. Install the rear transmission mount-to-frame bolt and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft)  .
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Transmission Mount-To-Frame Bolts
    G09439554Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Tighten the frame-to-body reinforcement bolts (2) to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) +45°  .
  14. Tighten the frame-to-body bolts to 160 Nm (118 lb ft). 
  15. Install the front transmission mount-to-frame bolt (1) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft). 
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Transmission Mount-To-Frame Bolt
    G09439555Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. If equipped with variable effort steering, connect electrical connector to steering gear.
  17. Install the steering gear inlet and outlet hose. Refer to STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT .
  18. Install the stabilizer shaft link to stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (GNA)  or STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (GNB) .
  19. XWD: Install propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  20. Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to EXHAUST FRONT PIPE REPLACEMENT (LHU/A20NFT, LAU/A28NER) .
  21. Untie the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly from the upper radiator support.
  22. Install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  23. Install the front bumper fascia center support. Refer to FRONT BUMPER FASCIA CENTER SUPPORT BRACKET REPLACEMENT .
  24. Install the undertray.
  25. Install the front wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  26. Lower the vehicle.
  27. If replacing the frame, check wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .
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