expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
First stage
154.89 lbf⋅ft154.89 lbf⋅ft210 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Front axle brake disc
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle steering
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_moreOn chassis subframe
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage
60°60°60°
Track rod end on stub axle
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Track rod end on track rod
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod
77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
expand_moreSuspension strut
On chassis
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Second stage
135°135°135°
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
Central nuts
169.64 lbf⋅ft169.64 lbf⋅ft230 N⋅m
Front axle stabiliser mounting
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut
47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Support joint at the stub axle
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Transverse control arm
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
expand_moreOn chassis subframe
First stage
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage
30°30°30°
expand_moreBearing pedestal
expand_moreOn chassis subframe
First stage
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
Central nuts
169.64 lbf⋅ft169.64 lbf⋅ft230 N⋅m
expand_moreOn stub axle
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Tire pressure sensors
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Wheel attachment
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 2011 Saab 9-3 Sedan 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 Sedan 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 2011 Saab 9-3 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
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