Subframe before
Last modified: Nov 13, 2018 |
Subframe after
Last modified: Nov 13, 2018 |
Longitudinal arms before
Last modified: Nov 13, 2018 |
Longitudinal arm after
Last modified: Nov 13, 2018 |
Pushing rear hub rear bushing in
Last modified: Nov 13, 2018 |
Old and new rear hub rear bushing
Last modified: Nov 13, 2018 |
Pushing out subframe bushings
Managed to find the real SAAB subframe removal tool. To get the tool to fit, my cousin ground down the aluminium on the side, taking care not to damage the steel subframe.
Last modified: Dec 16, 2018 |
Pushing out subframe bushings1
Last modified: Dec 4, 2018 |
Pushing out subframe bushings2
Last modified: Dec 4, 2018 |
Pushing out subframe bushings3
Last modified: Dec 4, 2018 |
Subframe rebuild 4
Jig in place. Ready to airgun it out.
Last modified: Dec 5, 2018 |
Ready for painting
Last modified: Dec 16, 2018 |
Subframe painted
It was tricky trying to paint the interior. I will have to touch up a few spots with a brush. I used a paint recommended by a local autobody supply shop. "Zero Rust" Auto refinishing. AR-62 Black. Urethane. No primer required..Direct to metal
Last modified: Dec 16, 2018 |
Pushing in new bushings
Last modified: Jan 7, 2019 |
Pushing in new bushings 2
Last modified: Jan 7, 2019 |
Checking straight front and back
Straight edge to check bushings are in alignment.
Last modified: Jan 7, 2019 |
Toe-in to wheel hub
Need to insert threaded end into wheel hub first, then connect to sub frame.
Last modified: Jan 27, 2019 |
Toe-in and lower control arm
Connect both to wheel hub first, then connect to subframe.
Last modified: Jan 27, 2019 |
Alignment bolts
Many of the bolts are for fine tuning the rear alignment. As such, they need to be tightened by screwing the nut onto the adjusting bolt. (Not rotating the bolt)
Last modified: Jan 27, 2019 |
Adjustment bolt profile
Last modified: Jan 27, 2019 |
Bolt pic
Last modified: Jan 27, 2019 |
Subframe replacement
Last modified: Mar 19, 2019 |
