Saab 9-3 Rear Coil Spring Replacement | SO EASY DIY
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- How to change rear spring without a spring compressor | Saab 9-3 ‘03 on | An inevitable part of your Saab 9-3 maintenance.
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AT LAST! The real professional showing in real detail how the job is done properly, without all the usual waffle and nonsense and irrelevancy. Cyclone Sid is the real deal and there's no need to look at any other video. 😊
Thank you Cyd for being a real mechanic and for showing us do it yourselfers how to do this.
as a new 93 sportwagon 1.9 tid owner i’m really thankful for all the effort you’ve gone to on your channel.
Thanks for making and posting this very informative video. Your clear and easy to understand instructions will enable Saab 9-3 owners (and no doubt a lot of other car types owners) to DIY this job.
Glad you liked it, Ray.I hope you're right
Thanks for a very clear direction for this job. Just did mine and. I didn't need to disconnect the drop link but having found the bump stop to be knackered I will need to do the job twice as no Saab suppliers open or near. Worth a good look at the bump stop before starting the job and even assume it needs replacing on a high mileage car. I would also suggest tightening the radius arm bush bolt with the wheel jacked into the normal ride height position unless you suggest otherwise.
Just to save a bit of time and effort , you don't need to disconnect the anti roll bar drop link from the steering swivel member, as this remains undisturbed along with the rest of the assembly. The only point of interest is to lower the transverse link, to release the spring. so only one bolt needs to be removed.
Also on reassembly it is wise to suspend the weight of the car onto the suspension assembly as not to over stress the lower rubber bush in the steering swivel , when the car is under it's own weight again, just one more point. The final torque setting for this operation is 75 Newtons, plus a further torque angle of 90 degrees.
Great vid as always Cyd. Keep up.the great work. I'm sure people will attempt this type of work with your easy to follow instruction.. superb.
I appreciate that! Thank you.
Great video. One thing I figured out is I ONLY removed the lover control arm bolt and pushed down to pop it out of the knuckle. Worked like a charm. Thanks again for the great idea.
Thank you! great video! I am converting to standard 9-3 springs and shocks (Bilstein B4), to do away with the way overpriced XWD self leveling shocks! I blew one shock out, and can't see paying $550 each for replacement those shocks, that's crazy! I have the conversion spring kit, and ready to go at it!
It's also worth mentioning that if you have the headlight level sensor on the left control arm on your model that it will need removing before you pry the arm down to remove the spring.
YES, great tip, thank you.
Just brought a 9-3 1.9 tdi, always wanted a Saab but never got round too owning one!
Straight to the point. A great review, many thanks!
Thank you for stopping by
And I’ve just spent the last few hours with a spring compression tool! 😭
I wish I’d seen this video first! Oh well, I shall use it for the other side, thanks so much for this video.
Your a star, thanks for making it more easier that i had thought
Brilliant just what I was looking for! Thank you
Glad it was helpful Justin!
Thank You 🙏 Exactly what I needed!! Well done 👍👍
Was going to do this job in the next few weeks, this will help, thanks mate
I knew that Bob. ESP you see
(see what I did there, eh? eh? lol) 😂 👍
@@CycloneCyd 😂
Easy to follow and informative..perfect 👌
Thank you. You are the best 👍🏼
Had to remove one of the springs when I changed the lower inner control arm to get access however I learned the hard way that you have to compress it before removing it otherwise it will come flying.
Ah, yes, you should have removed the spring first by this method. If you release the control arm with the spring still in place, then that's very dangerous. Those springs store a lot of energy when compressed and released suddenly it can do you a lot of damage.
Thanks for this tutorial really helpful
Glad it helped Alan, thanks for your feedback.
Great video excellent cyd, 😎👍
Glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers cyd,be doing this tomorrow
Easy peasy. Let us know how you get on.
Thank you for this Cyd !!you are amazing
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So useful. I have to do this next week
Greetings from Chicago, USA and thanks for posting this awesome video for us Saab enthusiasts! Would it more or less be the same procedure for the Saab OG models? I have the 2002 Saab 9-3 SE model. You make it look way to easy : )
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Sorry, but I can't answer your question. I have no knowledge of the OG9-3 at all, I've never had one. Try joining Saab Nuts! group on Facebook and ask there. Plenty of knowledge in that group with 16,000+ members worldwide.
@@CycloneCyd According to my Haynes manual it's only the Rear shock absorber bolt to be removed on the OG models - I'll be testing this out in the next few weeks as mine has a shot upper rubber bump stop on the drivers side. Wondered about that squeak (spring scraping the metal) & lean to the right for a while now! Springs look ok but I really shld do them & the shocks at the same time. Wife says no..... so it'll be just the stops unless I discover something nastier....
Thanks for the videos - my 77k 2000 9-3 is starting to show it's age.... 3rd di cassette on order too after rear calipers.... sigh... ; )
Cyd your a legend! thanks for this 👍👍👍
Cheers, Elliott. I'll do one for the fronts in the summer.
You make it looks easy! 😄
It is! Seriously! It is! Two bolts is all it takes. You could do both sides on your drive in an hour. 🎓👌
I would always place a strong dense piece of wood between the jack and any place you jack at, metal to metal can suddenly jump out where as, wood gives bite between the two surfaces, much safer,
Thanks bro
Welcome
Grear clear informative video...
Glad you think so!
Legend! Great video, thank you 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Have you got to do one of yours then? 👍
@@CycloneCyd yeah, I'm slowly picking through things on my 93, to be fair it's been looked after, but I'd rather head things off at the pass than deal with it when something like this happens. You're videos have been a massive help. 👍
@@soulBain25 springs are best changed in pairs. 👍👍
Great video. I just had a quick question... Is it possible to fit the rear springs incorrectly? I've recently had lowering springs fitted and the front is lower than the back, when it should have been an even drop.
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Cyd, do you take requests?
On a job like this do you change one side or both?
On an older car, change both. 👍
@@CycloneCyd thanks for replying
Turns out, u only need to remove the one bolt for the arm. Nothing else is needed to be undone regarding the anti roll bar drop link
Can i put aero ''sport'' springs onto STANDARD CHASSIS, NORMAL HEIGHT?
Yes, you can, but do be sure to change all four. You'll probably find you'll need new shocks to go with them.
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Cyd, Thanks for these vids. They are hugely helpful for my own car ('07 9-3 2.0T; 127k miles). It seems the SaabSite has been taken over by SaabParts.com. Is there another source you know of for that info? I also posted this question on your video about rear bushings. Is it worth replacing the springs/suspension without replacing the bushings? Do you have a recommendation on a suspension upgrade and ease of install for a newbie? I'm considering Bilstein B8's or KW Coilovers (probably variant 1). Thanks!
On my own Aero Anniversary (the blue one) I have Maptun springs (lower by 25mm for Aero, 35 for std) and Monroe Reflex shocks all round. The Reflex have now been superceded by OE Spectum. We recently fitted OE Spectrums to my son's Ibiza. I have done 65,000 miles on my Reflex and am mighty pleased with them. The OE Spectrums seem equally as impressive. The Reflexes were well up to the job of controlling the lowering springs.
If you're only lowering by 35mm you can get away with B6s but any lower you need B8s. Billies are the dog's chopper and used them on my rally cars. For a track car I'd use nothing else. But for a road car, it's my opinion they are unnecessarily stiff and expensive. You pays your money you takes your choice though.
You can certainly replace the springs/shocks without doind bushes, at least initially. If you have any suspicion about the condition of any of the bushes then change them. Especially anti roll bushes. Also I suggest using Powerflex Black for the rear wishbone bush. In combination with the shocks and top mount, this bush exercises a lot of control over the front wheel especially under power. I went purple and got rid of torque steer, but it's starting to creep back in. Also see my video on heavy duty top mounts. A very worthwhile mod.
At the rear, banana arms are probably first to replace (replace the whole arm - easier that way, cheap enough)
Thanks for the info on the The Saab Site, I'll investigate and updat the description accordingly.
@@CycloneCyd Thanks Cyd, I really appreciate the detailed response.The H+R springs that I was thinking about wrapping the struts in drop the car ~1.4" (~35mm), and seem to be well touted here in the States. Sounds like they'd work on the B6's the B8's or the Monroes. I do like MapTun. I upgraded to a stage 1 tune with a strut brace from them earlier this year.
@Cyclone Cyd Hi Cyd - thanks for all your great videos. Please can you tell me if the rear alignment can or should be adjusted on a Saab 9-3? And if so, does the ReAxs passive rear steering mean this needs special treatment, or could Kwik Fit etc. handle it?
The camber and toe can both be adjusted on the rear of the 9-3. Don't trust KF, please! Find your nearest Hunter approved centre from here: www.alignmycar.co.uk
@@CycloneCyd Thanks, unfortunately the nearest Hunter approved centre couldn't book me in until late June (and were very pricey) but my trusted local mechanic has given me a recommendation so I'll take it there rather than one of the chains.
Dear sir thanks for all the good video you put here. I have problem with My Saab 93. I replace fuse 16 under the hood. all of a sudden I can not open the boot lid and the left tail light is on and black does not work. wipes leaves have also laid off. I have a Saab 93 2009 station wagon. I'm troubleshooting and it's just saying earth fault.
"black does not work" ..... "wipes leaves have also laid off"
Can you clarify please?
Earth faults are common on rear lights of the saloon, not sure about wagon. Caused by water leaks on saloon
@@CycloneCyd sorry sir tail light is off and no electricity. I have checked fuse box under the hood with multimeter. Fuse F17 and F18 shows zero volt. The fuses are fine they not damage.
@@CycloneCyd wiper blade back is off dosent work but in front both works
@@goro70 I think it would be wise to check the continuity of the wiring. Maybe a break somewhere (hinge points are a favorite)
My dear, I love your very useful video tutorials, but I shudder to give you sitting like this with one foot under the car, it is always better to stay out of the car if possible, never exclude a tripod that can break or move during the work by doing it fall
Thanks for your feedback
Hi Cyd, I have a question. My car just failed it's MOT due to both rear coil spring lower support being worn out. Does this mean the bump stops need replacing or something else? Cheers.
Hi how can I recognize what type of suspension I've got ? This website is not working my plate on B pillar showing 4-11-4
Thanks 👍💪
what about getting new bump stops
Yes. A good idea.
As usual great video 👍 Does anyone know the torque setting for the lower arm outer bolt to the hub that he took off and refitted once he fitted the new spring, I’ve been looking everywhere for the figures and can find it anywhere. Any help would be appreciated thanks🍻
The Haynes manual says 150 nM or 111 ft lbs
@@BLKNJ thanks very much for the figures appreciate it 🍻🍻👍
Did you have to get an alignment when doing rear suspension work on these cars?
I'd also like to know this. I'm not doing any work on my suspension, but I'm considering getting the alignment checked having recently got four new tyres and noticing a slight vibration at speed, and I was wondering whether the rear alignment can be adjusted given the ReAxs passive rear steering, or should I just get the front wheels done? Thanks for all the great videos!
Might have missed it, but didn't hear or see any torques.
Im still on OEM springs all round on my car and it's on 98k.. only a matter of time now 😂
You must be the lucky one! 😂
@@CycloneCyd when i said OEM i meant Factory lol but you know what i mean. I got rid of the car now for a Golf 1.9TDI
sad that you didnt change spring support