expand_more1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2002.9–)
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
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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_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_more2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 207 HP engine (2002.9–)
With 6-speed gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2002.9–)
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_more2.2 TiD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2002.9–)
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 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_moreOil control plug
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 2002 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 2002 Saab 9-3 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2002 Saab 9-3 Sedan generations
In 2002 Saab offered 2 generations of the 9-3 Sedan. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.