When you have a clunking noise when driving over bumps it could be time for your Saab 9-3 control arm replacement aka front lower control arm replacement.
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Is it advisable to do both sides at the same time? Should I get my tracking done afterwards?
Thanks for this guidance unfortunately there are a few different knock producers on the front end of a saab for me drop links have been a common problem. Current one for me is a firm clunk which comes on brakes biting at low speed. Any suggestions!
If you do this change or adjust your ride height eg lowering springs does the sensor for the lights need to be calibrated??
Is this a MOT failure? Mine past but I have some heavy clunking going on…
Hi, really useful video with additional explanation…..I would like to change the wishbone, not about knocking noise, my car is pulling right. Do you think the wishbone can cause this phenomenon? I think there was a minor accident with the car , because of the right headlight is brighter than the left one!
Changed my wishbone today. Thanks for tutorial! Fingers cross for MOT tomorrow!
Great video!!! Please keep it up! Thank you!
Did you have to do a wheel alignment after you changed the wishbone?
Thank you for posting Cyd, my 2004 9-3 has about 130,000 miles and has started knocking over bumps, especially on cold mornings. I bought 2 new suspension arms and doing them today!
You will notice on the wishbones
Their is a flat flange with two holes. On some saab 93s screwed to the two holes is a tiny motor with cam operated lever.
Their are two of these
One passenger front wishbone
The other driverside rear.
Both electrically operated.
Anyone know what these are and what is their purpose.