Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 09:38:11 -0500 From: Bob <uctraingNOSPAMnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: 9-3SE MY 2001 - rear toe in question
>> I have inquired with the SAAB/GM >> dealer in Canada who indicated that this was well within the allowable >> tolerances of SAAB. In fact they allow up to .5 degrees! If that is the spec, then don't worry about it. The factory has a range because a range is OK. That is, they build within the range, not to "0". > He also said that the only way to rectify this was by shimming the entire > rear assembly Correct. They use GM-Jbody shims, AFAIR. >> 2-3 hour job (approx. $250-300Cdn). Sounds a little high. I had an alignment shop shim a car for me. They charged 1 hour of labor and $60 (USd) for the shim kit. Admittedly, it was not a Saab. But, I think the shimming is very similar. You might want to look around a little if you decide to have it done. Bob