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All Except 99 Models

Tube type rear axle with coil springs. Rear axle is a tube with swept back ends which carry press fitted stub axles. At center, tube is attached to body by means of a rubber bushed bearing bracket. A control arm is also attached to each end of tube. These control arms are connected between tube axle and body. Coil springs are bolted to extension on inside of stub axle at bottom and are attached to body at top. All models except 95 models use telescopic shock absorbers. 95 models use lever type shock absorbers. In both cases, shock absorbers are mounted forward of coil springs.

Fig 1: Saab (Exc. 99) Rear Axle Assembly (Typical)
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Fig 2: Saab 99 Rear Axle Assembly
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