Tightening torques
| Torque (Nm) | Torque (lbf ft) | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust manifold, cylinder head studs | 17.5 | 12.9 | M8 x 48 |
| Exhaust manifold, lock nuts to cylinder head | 17.5 | 12.9 | M8 |
| Exhaust manifold, lock nuts to cylinder head (turbo) | 24 | 17.7 | M8 |
| Drain plug, engine oil | 25 | 18.5 | M14x 1.5 |
| Brake calliper | 105 | 77.7 | |
| Idler sprocket, balancer shaft chain | 25 | 18.5 | M8 x 55 |
| Subframe bolts | |||
| Front | 115 | 85 | |
| Centre | 190 | 140.6 | |
| Rear | 110 + 75° | 81.4 + 75° | |
| Cylinder head | M12 | ||
| Stage I | 40 | 29.5 | |
| Stage II | 60 | 44.3 | |
| Stage III | Turn 90° | Turn 90° | |
| Cylinder head/timing cover | 24 | 17.7 | M8 x 30 |
| End plate | 10 | 7.4 | M6 x 16 |
| Wheels | 120 | 89 | |
| Intake manifold, stay to block | 24 | 17.7 | |
| Intake manifold to cylinder head | 24 | 17.7 | M8 x 30 |
| Intake manifold to cylinder head (alternative on turbo engines) | 24 | 17.7 | M8 x 35 |
| Camshaft bearing caps | 15 | 11 | M8 x 40 |
| Camshaft sprockets | 63 | 47 | M10 x 1.5 x 30 |
| Balance chain tensioner | 10 | 7.4 | M6 x 35 |
| Timing chain tensioner | 63 | 47 | M22 x 1.5 |
| Chain guide | 10 | 7.4 | M6 x 35 |
| Piston cooling nozzle | 18 | 13.3 | M10 x 1 |
| Bearing housing, balancer shaft to block | 10 | 7.4 | M6 x 16 |
| Torque converter (aut.) | 60 | 44.4 | |
| Engine pad/mounting | 39 | 29 | |
| Engine pad/body | 73 | 54 | |
| Engine pad/gearbox | 39 | 29 | |
| Hub centre-nuts | 290 | 215 | |
| Hub centre-nuts with top groove | 170 + 45° | 126 + 45° | |
| Oil filter | 10 | 7.4 | 3/4"-16UNF |
| Oil filler funnel, top mounting | 10 | 7.4 | M6 x 12 |
| Oil filler funnel, bottom mounting | 22 | 16.2 | M8 x 14 |
| Oil hoses, gearbox (aut.) | 25 | 18.5 | |
| Oil cooler hoses, adapter housing | 8 | 5.9 | M6 nut |
| Oil sump | 22 | 16.2 | M8 x 25 |
| Plug for timing chain tensioner | 22.5 | 16.6 | M11 x 1 |
| Plug for oil pressure reducing valve | 30 | 22 | M8 x 1.5 |
| Plug for oil cooler thermostat | 60 | 44 | M28 x 1.5 |
| Main bearing caps | 20 + 70° | 14.8 + 70° | M12 |
| Pipe clamp to camshaft cover (turbo) | 9.5 | 7 | M6 x 16 |
| Flywheel / Drive plate with 74 96 292 Thread locking adhesive | 20 + 50° | 14.8 + 50° | M10 x 1.25 |
| Timing cover | 22 | 16.2 | M8 x 45 |
| Turbo, stud bolt | 22 | 16.2 | M8 x 38 |
| Turbo, lock nut to exhaust manifold | 25 | 18.5 | M8 |
| Turbo, stay to block | 22 | 16.2 | M8 x 16 |
| Turbo, oil pipe in | 25 | 18.5 | M12 x 1.5 |
| Turbo, oil pipe out | 22 | 16.2 | M8 x 15 |
| Turbo, water pipe | 25 | 18.5 | M14 x 1.5 |
| Turbo/intake manifold | 8 | 5.9 | M6 x 20 |
| Ignition discharge module | 11 | 8.1 | M6 x 16 |
| Spark plugs | 28 | 20.7 | M14 x 1.25 |
| Water pipe | 25 | 18.5 | M14 x 1.5 |
| Camshaft cover | 15 | 11 | M8 x 35 |
| Camshaft cover, cover | 4 | 3 | M6 x 16 |
| Crankshaft pulley | 175 | 129.5 | M16 x 1.5 |
| Crankcase ventilation pipe (turbo) | 24 | 17.7 | M16 x 1.5 x 28 |
| Big-end bearing caps | 20 + 70° | 14.8 + 70° | M9 x 1 |
| Gear selector cable | 21 | 15.5 | |
| End pieces | 75 | 55.5 | |
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS
Misc. bolts, screws and nuts
| Quality | Torque (Nm) | Torque (lbf ft) | Dimension |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | 5 | 3.7 | M5 |
| 8 | 5.9 | M6 | |
| 20 | 14.8 | M8 | |
| 39 | 28.8 | M10 | |
| 70 | 51.7 | M12 | |
| 10.9 | 6.2 | 4.6 | M5 |
| 10 | 7.4 | M6 | |
| 25 | 18.5 | M8 | |
| 49 | 36.1 | M10 | |
| 87 | 64.2 | M12 |
BOLTS, SCREWS AND NUTS SPECIFICATIONS
Identifying Engine Number Location. Scheme 17
Example: B 23 4 I3 M 00 X000001
| Pos. 1 | Engine type |
|---|---|
| B = Petrol engine | |
| Pos 2-3 | Swept volume |
| 20=1.985 l | |
| 23=2.290 l | |
| Pos. 4 | Cylinder 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. 5 | Version |
| 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. 6 | Car 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. 7 | Gearbox type |
| A = Automatic transmission | |
| M = Manual gearbox. | |
| Pos 8-9 | Variant |
| 00=Basic | |
| Pos. 10 | Model year according to ISO 3779 |
| X = 1999 | |
| Pos. 11-16 | Serial number |
ENGINE NUMBER LOCATION SPECIFICATIONS
Identifying Cooling System Tester. Scheme 18
86 12 798 Toolboard T1 Service
Used together with 30 05 477 Cooling system tester
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 | 9-3 (9440) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X |
30 05 469 ADAPTER, COOLING SYSTEM TESTER APPLICATIONS
Identifying Fluid Tester. Scheme 19
Used for coolant, washer fluid and battery acid.
86 12 798 Toolboard T1 Service
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 | 9-3 (9440) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X | X |
30 05 758 FLUID TESTER APPLICATIONS
Identifying Plastigage. Scheme 20
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 | 9-3 (9440) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X | X |
30 06 558 PLASTIGAGE APPLICATIONS
Identifying Dial Gauge. Scheme 21
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 | 9-3 (9440) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X | X |
78 40 622 DIAL GAUGE APPLICATIONS
Identifying Oil Pan. Scheme 22
Used together with 78 74 878 Floor stand
Group: Automatic gearbox
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
78 60 802 OIL PAN APPLICATIONS
Identifying Valve Seat Cutter, 11° And 45° +/-34. Scheme 23
86 12 822 Toolboard T3 Engine
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
78 61 040 VALVE SEAT CUTTER, 11° AND 45° +/-34.5 MM APPLICATIONS
Identifying T-Wrench. Scheme 24
86 12 822 Toolboard T3 Engine
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
78 61 065 T-WRENCH APPLICATIONS
Identifying Piston Fitting Tool. Scheme 25
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
78 62 287 PISTON FITTING TOOL APPLICATIONS
Identifying Floor Stand. Scheme 26
Group: Engine, Manual gearbox
Used together with 83 94 751 Holder, engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 | 9-3 (9440) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X | X |
78 74 878 FLOOR STAND APPLICATIONS
Identifying Sleeve 27 mm. Scheme 27
For chain tensioner, 4 cyl. FACOM 427 NSB
Help tools (not included on toolboard)
Group: Other tools
Identifying Spring Balance. Scheme 28
Reading for bearing preload
86 12 855 Toolboard T5 Automatic Transmission
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
83 90 130 SPRING BALANCE APPLICATIONS
Identifying Sliding Hammer. Scheme 29
86 12 830 Toolboard T4 Manual Gearbox
Use with 83 90 858 Pin
Group: Manual gearbox
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 | 9-3 (9440) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X | X |
83 90 270 SLIDING HAMMER APPLICATIONS
Identifying Axle. Scheme 30
Used together with 78 74 878 Floor stand.
Group: Manual gearbox, Automatic gearbox, Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
83 90 478 AXLE APPLICATIONS
Identifying Valve Guide Tool. Scheme 31
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X |
83 90 494 VALVE GUIDE TOOL APPLICATIONS
Identifying Journal. Scheme 32
Used together with 83 90 270 Sliding hammer
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 | 9-3 (9440) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X | X |
83 90 858 JOURNAL APPLICATIONS
Identifying Magnetic Tool. Scheme 33
86 12 798 Toolboard T1 Service
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 | 9-3 (9440) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
83 91 401 MAGNETIC TOOL APPLICATIONS
Identifying Template 1/2". Scheme 34
Help tools (not included on toolboard)
Group: Misc.
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
82 93 128 TEMPLATE 1/2" APPLICATIONS
Identifying Lifting Sling. Scheme 35
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
83 92 409 LIFTING SLING APPLICATIONS
Identifying Wrench, Small Oil Filter. Scheme 36
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
83 93 332 WRENCH, SMALL OIL FILTER APPLICATIONS
Identifying Wrench, Knock Sensor And Oil Pressure Switch. Scheme 37
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M94 | M82 | X | X |
83 93 472 WRENCH, KNOCK SENSOR AND OIL PRESSURE SWITCH APPLICATIONS
Identifying Protective Collar. Scheme 38
Required number 16
86 12 822 Toolboard T3 Engine
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
83 93 746 PROTECTIVE COLLAR APPLICATIONS
Identifying Valve Spring Tool. Scheme 39
86 12 822 Toolboard T3 Engine
Used together with 83 93 779 Tappets
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
83 93 761 VALVE SPRING TOOL APPLICATIONS
Identifying Tappets. Scheme 40
Used together with 83 93 761 Valve spring tool
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
83 93 779 TAPPETS APPLICATIONS
Identifying Valve Stand. Scheme 41
86 12 822 Toolboard T3 Engine
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X |
83 93 787 VALVE STAND APPLICATIONS
Identifying Fixture, Cylinder Head. Scheme 42
83 93 795 Fixture, cylinder head
86 12 863 Toolboard T6 Tool Holders
Identifying Pull Rod. Scheme 43
Use with 83 90 494 Valve guide tool
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X |
83 93 811 PULL ROD APPLICATIONS
Identifying 83 93 829 Sleeve. Scheme 44
Use with 83 90 494 Valve guide tool
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X |
83 93 829 SLEEVE APPLICATIONS
Identifying 83 93 837 Stop. Scheme 45
Use with 83 90 494 Valve guide tool
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X |
83 93 837 STOP APPLICATIONS
Identifying 83 93 845 Nut. Scheme 46
Use with 83 90 494 Valve guide tool
Group: Engine
| 9000 | 900 -M93 | 900/9-3 | 9-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X |
83 93 845 NUT APPLICATIONS