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Basic Engine, 4-CYLINDER Petrol: Specifications Saab 9-3 I

Accessory Drive Belts 30 illustrations ~642 words

Tightening torques

Torque (Nm)Torque (lbf ft)Dimension
Exhaust manifold, cylinder head studs17.512.9M8 x 48
Exhaust manifold, lock nuts to cylinder head17.512.9M8
Exhaust manifold, lock nuts to cylinder head (turbo)2417.7M8
Drain plug, engine oil2518.5M14x 1.5
Brake calliper10577.7
Idler sprocket, balancer shaft chain2518.5M8 x 55
Subframe bolts
Front11585
Centre190140.6
Rear110 + 75°81.4 + 75°
Cylinder headM12
Stage I4029.5
Stage II6044.3
Stage IIITurn 90°Turn 90°
Cylinder head/timing cover2417.7M8 x 30
End plate107.4M6 x 16
Wheels12089
Intake manifold, stay to block2417.7
Intake manifold to cylinder head2417.7M8 x 30
Intake manifold to cylinder head (alternative on turbo engines)2417.7M8 x 35
Camshaft bearing caps1511M8 x 40
Camshaft sprockets6347M10 x 1.5 x 30
Balance chain tensioner107.4M6 x 35
Timing chain tensioner6347M22 x 1.5
Chain guide107.4M6 x 35
Piston cooling nozzle1813.3M10 x 1
Bearing housing, balancer shaft to block107.4M6 x 16
Torque converter (aut.)6044.4
Engine pad/mounting3929
Engine pad/body7354
Engine pad/gearbox3929
Hub centre-nuts290215
Hub centre-nuts with top groove170 + 45°126 + 45°
Oil filter107.43/4"-16UNF
Oil filler funnel, top mounting107.4M6 x 12
Oil filler funnel, bottom mounting2216.2M8 x 14
Oil hoses, gearbox (aut.)2518.5
Oil cooler hoses, adapter housing85.9M6 nut
Oil sump2216.2M8 x 25
Plug for timing chain tensioner22.516.6M11 x 1
Plug for oil pressure reducing valve3022M8 x 1.5
Plug for oil cooler thermostat6044M28 x 1.5
Main bearing caps20 + 70°14.8 + 70°M12
Pipe clamp to camshaft cover (turbo)9.57M6 x 16
Flywheel / Drive plate with 74 96 292 Thread locking adhesive20 + 50°14.8 + 50°M10 x 1.25
Timing cover2216.2M8 x 45
Turbo, stud bolt2216.2M8 x 38
Turbo, lock nut to exhaust manifold2518.5M8
Turbo, stay to block2216.2M8 x 16
Turbo, oil pipe in2518.5M12 x 1.5
Turbo, oil pipe out2216.2M8 x 15
Turbo, water pipe2518.5M14 x 1.5
Turbo/intake manifold85.9M6 x 20
Ignition discharge module118.1M6 x 16
Spark plugs2820.7M14 x 1.25
Water pipe2518.5M14 x 1.5
Camshaft cover1511M8 x 35
Camshaft cover, cover43M6 x 16
Crankshaft pulley175129.5M16 x 1.5
Crankcase ventilation pipe (turbo)2417.7M16 x 1.5 x 28
Big-end bearing caps20 + 70°14.8 + 70°M9 x 1
Gear selector cable2115.5
End pieces7555.5

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

Misc. bolts, screws and nuts

QualityTorque (Nm)Torque (lbf ft)Dimension
8.853.7M5
85.9M6
2014.8M8
3928.8M10
7051.7M12
10.96.24.6M5
107.4M6
2518.5M8
4936.1M10
8764.2M12

BOLTS, SCREWS AND NUTS SPECIFICATIONS

Identifying Engine Number Location. Scheme 17

Scheme 17: Identifying Engine Number Location

Example: B 23 4 I3 M 00 X000001

Pos. 1Engine type
B = Petrol engine
Pos 2-3Swept volume
20=1.985 l
23=2.290 l
Pos. 4Cylinder head
4=in-line 4-cylinder block with 2 balancer shafts and cylinder head with twin camshafts operating 4 valves per cylinder.
5=in-line 4-cylinder block with 2 balancer shafts and cylinder head with twin camshafts operating 4 valves per cylinder.
Ecopower / Low-friction engine (gen 4)
Pos. 5Version
I=Fuel injection
E=Turbocharged engine with charge air cooler, low-pressure turbo
L=Turbocharged engine with charge air cooler. Stage 1
R=Turbocharged engine with charge air cooler. Stage 2.
Pos. 6Car compliance
1=Saab 9-3 with exhaust emission control ECE-R15/04
3=Saab 9-3 with exhaust emission control fulfilling European requirements in accordance with 91/441/EEC, Swedish requirements in accordance with A12 environment class 3 and US CFR 40 part 86
5=Saab 9-3 with exhaust emission control fulfilling requirements in accordance with State of California Administration Code Title 13, Swedish requirements in accordance with A14 environment class 2 and US CFR 40 part 86
7=Saab 9-3 with exhaust emission control fulfilling requirements in accordance with US/ CARB TLEV and Swedish requirements in accordance with A14 environment class 1
Pos. 7Gearbox type
A = Automatic transmission
M = Manual gearbox.
Pos 8-9Variant
00=Basic
Pos. 10Model year according to ISO 3779
X = 1999
Pos. 11-16Serial number

ENGINE NUMBER LOCATION SPECIFICATIONS

Identifying Cooling System Tester. Scheme 18

Scheme 18: Identifying Cooling System Tester

86 12 798 Toolboard T1 Service

Used together with 30 05 477 Cooling system tester

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-59-3 (9440)
XXX

30 05 469 ADAPTER, COOLING SYSTEM TESTER APPLICATIONS

Identifying Fluid Tester. Scheme 19

Scheme 19: Identifying Fluid Tester

Used for coolant, washer fluid and battery acid.

86 12 798 Toolboard T1 Service

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-59-3 (9440)
XXXXX

30 05 758 FLUID TESTER APPLICATIONS

Identifying Plastigage. Scheme 20

Scheme 20: Identifying Plastigage

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-59-3 (9440)
XXXXX

30 06 558 PLASTIGAGE APPLICATIONS

Identifying Dial Gauge. Scheme 21

Scheme 21: Identifying Dial Gauge

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-59-3 (9440)
XXXXX

78 40 622 DIAL GAUGE APPLICATIONS

Identifying Oil Pan. Scheme 22

Scheme 22: Identifying Oil Pan

Used together with 78 74 878 Floor stand

Group: Automatic gearbox

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

78 60 802 OIL PAN APPLICATIONS

Identifying Valve Seat Cutter, 11° And 45° +/-34. Scheme 23

Scheme 23: Identifying Valve Seat Cutter, 11° And 45° +/-34

86 12 822 Toolboard T3 Engine

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

78 61 040 VALVE SEAT CUTTER, 11° AND 45° +/-34.5 MM APPLICATIONS

Identifying T-Wrench. Scheme 24

Scheme 24: Identifying T-Wrench

86 12 822 Toolboard T3 Engine

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

78 61 065 T-WRENCH APPLICATIONS

Identifying Piston Fitting Tool. Scheme 25

Scheme 25: Identifying Piston Fitting Tool

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

78 62 287 PISTON FITTING TOOL APPLICATIONS

Identifying Floor Stand. Scheme 26

Scheme 26: Identifying Floor Stand

Group: Engine, Manual gearbox

Used together with 83 94 751 Holder, engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-59-3 (9440)
XXXXX

78 74 878 FLOOR STAND APPLICATIONS

Identifying Sleeve 27 mm. Scheme 27

Scheme 27: Identifying Sleeve 27 mm

For chain tensioner, 4 cyl. FACOM 427 NSB

Help tools (not included on toolboard)

Group: Other tools

Identifying Spring Balance. Scheme 28

Scheme 28: Identifying Spring Balance

Reading for bearing preload

86 12 855 Toolboard T5 Automatic Transmission

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

83 90 130 SPRING BALANCE APPLICATIONS

Identifying Sliding Hammer. Scheme 29

Scheme 29: Identifying Sliding Hammer

86 12 830 Toolboard T4 Manual Gearbox

Use with 83 90 858 Pin

Group: Manual gearbox

9000900 -M93900/9-39-59-3 (9440)
XXXXX

83 90 270 SLIDING HAMMER APPLICATIONS

Identifying Axle. Scheme 30

Scheme 30: Identifying Axle

Used together with 78 74 878 Floor stand.

Group: Manual gearbox, Automatic gearbox, Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

83 90 478 AXLE APPLICATIONS

Identifying Valve Guide Tool. Scheme 31

Scheme 31: Identifying Valve Guide Tool

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXX

83 90 494 VALVE GUIDE TOOL APPLICATIONS

Identifying Journal. Scheme 32

Scheme 32: Identifying Journal

Used together with 83 90 270 Sliding hammer

9000900 -M93900/9-39-59-3 (9440)
XXXXX

83 90 858 JOURNAL APPLICATIONS

Identifying Magnetic Tool. Scheme 33

Scheme 33: Identifying Magnetic Tool

86 12 798 Toolboard T1 Service

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-59-3 (9440)
XXXX

83 91 401 MAGNETIC TOOL APPLICATIONS

Identifying Template 1/2". Scheme 34

Scheme 34: Identifying Template 1/2"

Help tools (not included on toolboard)

Group: Misc.

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

82 93 128 TEMPLATE 1/2" APPLICATIONS

Identifying Lifting Sling. Scheme 35

Scheme 35: Identifying Lifting Sling

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

83 92 409 LIFTING SLING APPLICATIONS

Identifying Wrench, Small Oil Filter. Scheme 36

Scheme 36: Identifying Wrench, Small Oil Filter

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

83 93 332 WRENCH, SMALL OIL FILTER APPLICATIONS

Identifying Wrench, Knock Sensor And Oil Pressure Switch. Scheme 37

Scheme 37: Identifying Wrench, Knock Sensor And Oil Pressure Switch

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
M94M82XX

83 93 472 WRENCH, KNOCK SENSOR AND OIL PRESSURE SWITCH APPLICATIONS

Identifying Protective Collar. Scheme 38

Scheme 38: Identifying Protective Collar

Required number 16

86 12 822 Toolboard T3 Engine

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

83 93 746 PROTECTIVE COLLAR APPLICATIONS

Identifying Valve Spring Tool. Scheme 39

Scheme 39: Identifying Valve Spring Tool

86 12 822 Toolboard T3 Engine

Used together with 83 93 779 Tappets

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

83 93 761 VALVE SPRING TOOL APPLICATIONS

Identifying Tappets. Scheme 40

Scheme 40: Identifying Tappets

Used together with 83 93 761 Valve spring tool

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

83 93 779 TAPPETS APPLICATIONS

Identifying Valve Stand. Scheme 41

Scheme 41: Identifying Valve Stand

86 12 822 Toolboard T3 Engine

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXXX

83 93 787 VALVE STAND APPLICATIONS

Identifying Fixture, Cylinder Head. Scheme 42

Scheme 42: Identifying Fixture, Cylinder Head

83 93 795 Fixture, cylinder head

86 12 863 Toolboard T6 Tool Holders

Identifying Pull Rod. Scheme 43

Scheme 43: Identifying Pull Rod

Use with 83 90 494 Valve guide tool

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXX

83 93 811 PULL ROD APPLICATIONS

Identifying 83 93 829 Sleeve. Scheme 44

Scheme 44: Identifying 83 93 829 Sleeve

Use with 83 90 494 Valve guide tool

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXX

83 93 829 SLEEVE APPLICATIONS

Identifying 83 93 837 Stop. Scheme 45

Scheme 45: Identifying 83 93 837 Stop

Use with 83 90 494 Valve guide tool

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXX

83 93 837 STOP APPLICATIONS

Identifying 83 93 845 Nut. Scheme 46

Scheme 46: Identifying 83 93 845 Nut

Use with 83 90 494 Valve guide tool

Group: Engine

9000900 -M93900/9-39-5
XXX

83 93 845 NUT APPLICATIONS