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Some of you may recall my postings in November where I had a large repair estimate for my 94 9000 Aero. Now that you guys have convinced me to try DIY (other than the clutch work which has been completed), I am preparing to attempt the repairs soon (in a couple of weeks). The shop has done the body work repair (that they caused) but I have yet to see it.
Work To Be Done
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- Replace Front Left Motor Mount
- Tighten Rear Lower Motor Mount
- Replace Upper Mount Arm Assembly (includes Motor Mount)
- Replace Both Lower Control Arm Bushings
- Replace Left CV Joint (Left Outer CV Boot is then covered)
- Replace Right Outer Tierod End
- Replace Left Outer Tierod End
- Replace Water Pump
Tools I Have Available
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Regular socket set (1/4 drive shaft): 10mm-19mm
Regular socket set (1/8 drive shaft)
Most other non-metric-specific typical tools
Equipment/Tools Needed
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Haynes Manual (already on-order from UK)
$20 Wal-Mart trolley jack
$20 19mm deep socket
$? 17mm wrench
Parts Needed
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NOTE: Part Numbers are eeuroparts
Water Pump Kit, Genuine Saab, 9321688G, $134.90
Front Control Arm Bushing (rear), Febi/Bilstien, 8965253F, $19.90
Outer C/V Joint Kit, ScanTech, 4103263, $119.90
C/V Joint Grease (3 oz tube), Meistersatz, 270025, $2.90
Upper engine mount assembly (horizontal), Genuine Saab, 7599913, $49.90
Front Lower Motor Mount, Febi, 4165494, $121.90
Rear Lower Motor Mount, Febi, 4165510, $101.90 (Optional)
Upper Engine Mount R&R Tool, ScanTech, 8395477G, $59.90
Outer tie rod end, TRW, 8993453A, $18.90 x 2
Questions
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* I have access to a single lift (hydraulic) but I am told it will only lift half of a car. Should I get another one or is there another reasonably-priced solution?
* What type of clearance do I need? The garage I plan to use has maybe an 8 or 9 foot ceiling. Is this sufficient for using this trolley jack (engine for motor mounts) and raising the car to do the suspension? I guess I’ll probably only be able to lift the car 3 feet or so for the suspension work.
* Should I just go ahead and replace the rear lower motor mount instead of tightening it?
* What other parts do I need to purchase (did I get the parts list right)?
* Are there any parts I should or should not get from eeuroparts? dealer?
* What other tools do I need?
* Now that I will be starting work soon, should I consider anything else while I am doing this such as Bilstein upgrade? Are there common sway bar or spring upgrades for this car as well?
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