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Craig's Saab C900 Site - 19 Sep 2006 02:55 GMT

Does anyone have one of the Saab 89 95 409 special press tool used for
balljoint work on classic 900's? I already have one similar tool that I
have used for steering tie-rod ends multiple times, but it doesn't work
with the lower balljoints because there isn't enough clearance between the
top of the balljoint shaft and the outer CV to get the tool over the shaft
end.

The Saab tool is made differently to give enough clearance but they're
ultra-rare beasties.

Does anyone have one for sale? 8-) While I'm at it, does anyone have any
of the 83 93 209 upper control arm spacer tools available?

Regards,

Craig.

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Tom - 19 Sep 2006 09:31 GMT

> Does anyone have one of the Saab 89 95 409 special press tool used for
> balljoint work on classic 900's? I already have one similar tool that I
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> Craig.

The original ball joint pressing tool 8995409 was superseded to 8996696, as
the original tool was as much use as a chocolate teapot. The main problem
was that if you did not fully remove the nut in the first place it became
very difficult to remove the nut after the taper was broken because of
corrosion on the threads and it was difficult to hold the peg of the joint
to prevent turning.
The easier method is to remove the two through bolts on the lower joint,
remove the nut on the cv and then swing the hub outwards, thus allowing
access for a more sturdy ball joint tool.
The upper arm spacer tool is still available in the UK priced at £9.83, If
you are stuck for one I can order it for you, Regards, Tom, Saabtech.

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- Bob - - 19 Sep 2006 17:57 GMT

>The easier method is to remove the two through bolts on the lower joint,
>remove the nut on the cv and then swing the hub outwards, thus allowing
>access for a more sturdy ball joint tool.
>The upper arm spacer tool is still available in the UK priced at £9.83, If
>you are stuck for one I can order it for you, Regards, Tom, Saabtech.

Keeping in mind I know nothing of classic 900's... on my NG 900 there
is a similar issue. I ended up using a smaller pitman arm or tie rod
type tool to remove the BJ.

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