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_more2.8 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_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
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
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 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_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
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°
2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 247 HP engine (2005.3–)
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_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_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_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 2005 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.
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.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Saab 9-3 Combi Coupe service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2005 Saab 9-3 Combi Coupe you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.