2003+ Saab 9-3 Lower Control Arm Replacement!

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Even the Body panel seam sealant on these cars is artwork. I was amazed how straight and perfect it was applied, even where nobody will ever see it. The doorskin work in a convertible is flawless. Definitely not the case with my other brand cars. Trollhattan had perfectionists.

MassiveTrackHunter
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I did mine today and echo what you said...thank God for power tools! I think it would have been an impossible task without. The job went relatively straightforward but as is always the case I had a couple of alignment issues getting two bolts back in....combination of jack, hammer and screwdriver sorted it. Thanks, as always, for the guide.

jayggg
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It’s funny how relatable your content is. I use you videos as reference when doing just about everything I’ve had to do on my 9-3.

jamesmontgomery
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That thing on the left side is the auto adjustment for the Xenon headlights. You should have one in the rear of the car as well.

byggs
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Nice vid homie, thanks. Pro tip: Strut tower braces on all your cars. Mine feels like it's on rails. ;)

petezzzz
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Lmfao my man could’ve EASILY skipped breaking his nose but decided to slow mo time loop it 😂 respect

pulseight
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Ouch. I felt that.
After new hubs... struts... breaks and pads this has to be the next project for me too...
Great work as always dude.

garyfox
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My 9-3 was wandering on the road and I found the 2 rear trailing arm bushings were gone causing the problem, it was a fairly big job to replace them but it's driving lovely now. You should check yours!? 🤔

smurf
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6:36 that thing that your not sure of is an automatic headlight leveller. It’s mounted to the control arm and it has little joints on it that move. As they adjust dependent on inclines and declines on hills. They will make the ecu move the headlights up or down to keep the beam consistent on the road. I broke mine on my 2003 93 and forever had a headlight malfunction warning.
Some seriously advanced cars for their time if you ask me.

introcourp
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Hey, which brand arm you bought? Thanks.

Vrginmost
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Check front and rear wheel bearing. and the rear suspension in general. There are alot of bushings back there that cause wandering that acts like front end looseness on the FWD versions at least.
Bad hubs are easy to ID. This is assuming that inner and outer tierods are tight. I had to replace inners on my 08 Aero FWD at 225k miles, as they were worn too much and wandering all over the place when I hit rutted roads.

fearnoproject
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Not sure if you figured out your full-car shimmy in corners, but I’d bet the farm it’s one or both of your rear tow adjuster bars. Replace them and have fun understeering again!

evanliberman
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Great vid, thanks. I have the same side to side movement described at speed. It happens at a certain point of turn-in ONLY when turning right. I thought it was something to do with the 4WS, but the rear components are solid. Just checked the left front CA and ball joint is bad. Bushings seem fine. Had the right replaced by a shop when they fitted new struts about 25K miles ago. Gonna check that right one next. Any thoughts on the 4WS??

Proto
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Front ball joints/control arms for sure I had this happen on my Saturn aura epsilon platform things

notsolegitgarage
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Great video brother! This made the replacement easy. Thank you..🤙

saabable-bjew
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You were tightening those bolts with the breaker bar when you gave up and got the impact :D No wonder they weren't coming out with the breaker bar ;)
The "motor" you mention on your left side control arm is the xenon level sensor :)

rao-foto
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The nose that hurt to watch in slomo. Glad it didn't get broke. You handled it better than me. A hit in the nose is a rage trigger. Lol...There would have been a long string of delete-ables woven together in a masterful tapestry even a sailor would blush at. XD

Perfect timing! I did new struts, links and tie rods recently and THEN started noticing the sound of dry ball-joint when turning, coming from the driver side front wheel. Man....She just had to wait til now, after the alignment is done.... XD

fearnoproject
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What wheels are you running, they look nice. I've been considering 19's but i want them on 225/40r19s rather than the conventional 35 aspect ratio that most ppl go for.

Also I'm currently in the middle of this job lol. Can't get that bloody balljoint out though lol. Cars are pain lol

Chubby_Lemon
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Quick tip! Fitting the front control arm to the steering knuckle. Push the rotor and knuckle until the tip of the control arm is almost touching the brake dust cover. Set the pin vertically and then line it up under the hole in the knuckle. Once you do this it just slides in by pushing up on the end of the control arm.
No need for a jack or to use a jack to push the pin in the knuckle!
I just replaced the alternator on my Aero. 😬 Doable without dropping the engine cradle if you can squeeze everything in . . . You have to remove the axle for this.

chilidogcats
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Hahahahaha @ the breaker bar.

Yesterday trying to open lock module I smacked myself in the face with some
pliers so I feel you brother

nathanielramirez