How to Replace Rear Lower Knuckle Bushing SAAB 9-5 1999-2009

If you want to replace rear lower knuckle bushing, this video will help. Do not forget to use safety goggles.

[jshrrh]

Thanks! My first time doing this. Very helpful, though it would benefit to show, closely and slowly, how you press the new bushing in. Particularly on the lower. I didn't think you could do this without a universal bushing too kit.. about $80 on eBay. Well worth it. Thanks again!

[BrianKilroy]

Good video. Thanks. I’ve done this job using similar tools. With a threaded rod, multiple washers, etc., I use a 1 1/4” pipe end cup (Home Depot) — with a hole drilled through the center of the cup through which the threaded rod passes — to receive the old bushing that is pushed/pulled through and a 32mm 12 point socket to push the old bushing through the arm hole. I had the end of the 32mm socket cut off so the length of the socket is a total length of 3/4”. Machine shop can cut it down if you can’t. The modified 32mm socket is perfect for pushing out the old bushing or pushing in a new one. The socket is super hard and durable to push out the old bushing ring. And, like this guy’s video, first pound out the center of the bushing entirely or partially pound out and cut it off. You have to do this part or the old bushing will be too long to fit into the 1 1/4” receiving cup when you push it out.

[lukemallory]

Thanks very much. I literally tried to do this yesterday... but I failed. Working on the driveway with the car jacked up. I might have to take the arm off the car. Hmm.... Good to see you do it though, I'll try to make a plan.

[MostGenericUser]

Is there a press that will fit in there and work that I can just buy?

[abbe]

Hello can you make a video when you change subframe brushing saab 9-5 with subframe on the car

[MostGenericUser]

Absolutely dreading having to do both the upper and lower knuckle bushings on both sides in the rear on the wagon I just bought. Gonna be a nightmare I am debating just buying a knuckle with good bushings in it as it will probably be easier.