2023 Saab 9-3 Combi Coupe transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


AWD clutch oil control screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing

expand_more1.9 TTiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2007.12–)


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_more1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2005.3–)


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_more2.0 t BioPower XWD with flexfuel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2011.1–)


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


2.0 t XWD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 207 HP engine (2008.6–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
2.0 t XWD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 237 HP engine (2009.5–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
2.8 Turbo V6 XWD with gasoline V6 2.8 L 276 HP engine (2008.5–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 247 HP engine (2005.3–)


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_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 252 HP engine (2007.12–)

expand_moreScrews


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

expand_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 272 HP engine (2008.5–)


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


Gearbox drive shaft transfer case	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft


2.8 Turbo V6 XWD with gasoline V6 2.8 L 276 HP engine (2008.5–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


Rear axle drive shaft	169.64 lbf⋅ft169.64 lbf⋅ft230 N⋅m
Transfer case propeller shaft rear axle	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch pressure plate	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
High-strength screw-locking compound
Clutch slave cylinder	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential


Differential cover	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Differential oil drain plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Rear axle differential oil control screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential oil drain plug


2.0 t BioPower XWD with gasoline/alcohol straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP, 350 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2011.1–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 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_more2.8 Turbo V6 XWD with gasoline V6 2.8 L 276 HP engine (2008.5–)

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_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 247 HP engine (2005.3–)


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_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 252 HP engine (2007.12–)

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_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 272 HP engine (2008.5–)


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_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


1.9 TTiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2007.12–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
1.9 TTiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 158 HP engine (2007.12–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
1.9 TTiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 177 HP engine (2007.12–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_more1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2005.3–)


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


2.0 t BioPower XWD with flexfuel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2011.1–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
2.0 t XWD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
2.8 Turbo V6 XWD with gasoline V6 2.8 L 276 HP engine (2008.5–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 247 HP engine (2005.3–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 252 HP engine (2007.12–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 272 HP engine (2008.5–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more1.9 TTiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2007.12–)


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_more2.0 t BioPower XWD 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_more2.0 t XWD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 237 HP engine (2009.5–)


With 6-speed gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 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_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2009.2–)


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_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


FA 57 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 (2005.3–)


F17 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fill in gear oil via hole for back-up lamp switch.

expand_more2.0 t BioPower XWD 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 XWD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 237 HP engine (2009.5–)


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 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2009.2–)


With 6-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 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_more1.8 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP engine (2005.3–)

expand_moreF17 gearbox


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	45–360°45–360°45–360°

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 XWD 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°

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_moreTransfer box bracket


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


Transfer box onto transmission flange connection	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2023 Saab 9-3 Combi Coupe user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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