2011 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing

expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 121 HP


At the bracket	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
On the engine block	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreSaab diesel straight-4 1.9 L A 19 DTR 129 HP


At the bracket	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
On the engine block	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreSaab diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH 148 HP


At the bracket	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
On the engine block	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreSaab flexfuel straight-4 2.0 L B207H 161 HP


At the bracket	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
On the engine block	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreSaab gasoline V6 2.8 L LP9 247 HP


At the bracket	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
On the engine block	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreSaab gasoline V6 2.8 L B284L 252 HP

expand_moreScrews


At the bracket	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreSaab gasoline V6 2.8 L B284R 272 HP


At the bracket	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreSaab gasoline V6 2.8 L B284R 276 HP

expand_moreScrews


At the bracket	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the bracket	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
On the engine block	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Central nuts	169.64 lbf⋅ft169.64 lbf⋅ft230 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch pressure plate	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
High-strength screw-locking compound

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


Transmission with clutch release bearing	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Back-up lamp switch	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreSaab gasoline V6 2.8 L LP9 247 HP


With automatic gearbox	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual gearbox (M10)


Screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreManual gearbox (M12)


Screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreSaab gasoline V6 2.8 L B284L 252 HP

expand_more6-speed gearbox (M10)


Screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_more6-speed gearbox (M12)


Screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m


With automatic 6-gear gearbox	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreSaab gasoline V6 2.8 L B284R 272 HP


With automatic gearbox	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual gearbox (M10)


Screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreManual gearbox (M12)


Screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreSaab gasoline V6 2.8 L B284R 276 HP

expand_more6-speed gearbox (M10)


Screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_more6-speed gearbox (M12)


Screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m


With automatic 6-gear gearbox	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM10


Screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter


1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2007.1–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2006.1–)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°


2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2007.6–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline/alcohol straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP, 350 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2011.1–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2003.8–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 207 HP engine (2003.8–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 t with gasoline/alcohol straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP, 350 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2011.1–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All other modifications	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–)


With 6-speed gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
With automatic 5-gear gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic 6-gear gearbox


Overflow pipe	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAutomatic 6-gear gearbox overflow pipe


Locking screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_more1.8 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP engine (2004.1–)


With automatic 5-gear gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 Turbo Performance with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 248 HP engine (2004.4–)


With automatic 5-gear gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 t BioPower with gasoline/alcohol straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP, 350 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2011.1–)


With automatic 5-gear gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 272 HP engine (2009.2–)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Overflow pipe	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAutomatic gearbox overflow pipe


Locking screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 276 HP engine (2009.2–)


With 6-speed gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic 6-gear gearbox


Overflow pipe	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAutomatic 6-gear gearbox overflow pipe


Locking screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With 6-speed gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
With automatic 5-gear gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more1.8 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP engine (2004.1–)


With 5-speed gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
With 6-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 Turbo Performance with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 248 HP engine (2004.4–)


With 6-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 t BioPower with gasoline/alcohol straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP, 350 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2011.1–)


With 5-speed gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
With 6-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2003.8–)


With 5-speed gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
With 6-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 207 HP engine (2003.8–)


With 6-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 272 HP engine (2009.2–)


With automatic gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 276 HP engine (2009.2–)


With 6-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With 6-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 272 HP engine (2009.2–)

expand_moreAutomatic gearbox overflow pipe


Locking screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With automatic 6-gear gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_more2.0 t BioPower with gasoline/alcohol straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP, 350 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2011.1–)

expand_moreManual transmission


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


With automatic gearbox	68.59 lbf⋅ft68.59 lbf⋅ft93 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Saab warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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