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Basic Engine Saab 9-5 I facelift 2

Step-by-step instructions on "Basic Engine" for Saab 9-5 I facelift 2 (2005–2010). Pick an article — removal, installation, adjustment and diagnostics with illustrations.

Removing the power train — Part 1

Removing the power train — Part 2

Fitting in a worn cylinder

Valve-Gear Timing

Checking Valve Tightness

New tensioner

Main bearings

Pitting in the surface sealing to the cylinder head

Cylinder block

Pistons

Connecting rods

Cylinder head

Timing cover and end plate

Second-order forces acting vertically

Second-order forces acting laterally

The Saab balancer shaft system

Balancer shaft drive

Camshaft and tappets

Chain tensioner

Oil sump

Oil filter

Drive belt routing, with and without A/C compressor

Background

General data

Control values, pressure

Piston types

Classification of pistons and cylinder bores

Piston classification

Piston diameter

Piston rings

Gudgeon pin

Colour coding of main bearing and big-end bearing shells

Crankshaft journal diameter (1)

Main journal diameter (2)

Oil pressures

Cylinder bore

Valve guides

Maximum lateral clearance between valve stem and valve guide

Valve springs (double springs)

Tappets

Valve timing

B235R

B205E

B235E

B235L

B205E BioPower

B235E BioPower

Fuel Consumption