How To Replace Rear Upper Control Arm SAAB 9-3 2003-2012 FWD

If you want to replace rear upper control arm, this video will help.

[@caractacusbrittania7442]

Nice clear video and explanation of a job that is confined and fiddly, and taking the tension off the hub seems like it's the key to success. I have two of these waiting to go onto mine, I've been delaying it because I thought cross member may have to be dropped. Thanks, not worried now.

[@saabmastertech5852]

Welcome!👍

[@vazza7504]

Thanks for this clear video, doing this job today 4-9-2023 replacing both and anti roll bar drop links on my 2006 SAAB 9-3 1.9 diesel estate. Your video is very helpful and clear. Thanks, Vinny. :-)

[@saabmastertech5852]

You are welcome! 👍

[@ollemelen3666]

This tutorial helped me today, many thanks 🤩

[@saabmastertech5852]

You're welcome!🙂👍

[@Carlostype]

Nicely filmed👍

[@saabmastertech5852]

I thank my photographer!🙂👍

[@IsacSyren]

What size is that wrench used for inside bolt

[@saabmastertech5852]

Inner bolt. E18 socket & 18mm wrench. Outer bolt. E20 socket & 21mm wrench.

[@michaelstoltz4745]

Are these suppswd to be greased? I ddint see anywhere for a fitting when i replaced mine. Only a few thousand miles and not even a year later and my rearr passenger side is bad again. I noticed the boots seem like they have no grease in them.

[@saabmastertech5852]

No. Manufacturing defect or poor quality part.

[@marcamsden8677]

How come the shop floor is so clean???

[@saabmastertech5852]

Good question?🙂

[@hannya29]

what do you need to change if the bolt for wheel alignment back is completely rusted?

[@saabmastertech5852]

If the bolt is rusted and seized up inside the bushing, you will replace the part together with the bolt. Otherwise, replace only the bolt. Note: There are two adjuster bolts on each side. Location: Rear cross stay & rear cross stay arm toe in.

[@hannya29]

@@saabmastertech5852 My mechanic wants to cut out the parts and replace entire control arms + toe in thing. The funny thing is the bolts costs 1/2 the price of 2 control arms and 2 toe in/cross member Seems a little excessive to me, some people say you can "just" get the bolt out and replace the bushing only.

[@mraccord92]

What are the signs of a bad rear upper control arm?

[@saabmastertech5852]

Worn out rear upper control arms will wear out rear tires from inside & with some abnormal noise on rough roads.

[@caractacusbrittania7442]

It may also put your esp light on, "electronic stability program", As trionic software realises their is instability.