1999 Saab 9-5 Combi Coupe front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve


All other modifications	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose

expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)


At the brake caliper	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 227 HP engine (1999.10–2001.9)


At the brake caliper	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the brake caliper	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


Brake line	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support


First stage	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°


Front axle brake disc	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Lower steering column joint	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering gear


2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (1998.10–2009.12)	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 227 HP engine (1999.10–2001.9)	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
2.3 t with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 168 HP at 5500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
3.0 V6t with gasoline V6 3.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
All other modifications	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m


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	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_moreShock-absorber piston rod


2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (1998.10–2009.12)	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 227 HP engine (1999.10–2001.9)	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
2.3 t with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 168 HP at 5500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
3.0 V6t with gasoline V6 3.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
All other modifications	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)


On chassis	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_more2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 227 HP engine (1999.10–2001.9)


On chassis	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll other modifications


On chassis	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)


First stage	125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Otherwise	169.64 lbf⋅ft169.64 lbf⋅ft230 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


All other modifications	169.64 lbf⋅ft169.64 lbf⋅ft230 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Front axle stabiliser mounting	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Support joint at the stub axle	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m

expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm

expand_moreM10


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreM8


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)

Figure 1. Wheel suspension, Front axle suspension, 2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12).

expand_more1
See figure 1.


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°


10	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
2	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
3	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more4


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°


5	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_more6


At the axle support	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_more6, at the axle support

expand_moreFront


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


7	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
8	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_more9

expand_moreM10


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreM8


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 227 HP engine (1999.10–2001.9)

expand_more1
See figure 1.


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°


10	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
2	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
3	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more4


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°


5	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_more6


At the axle support	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_more6, at the axle support

expand_moreFront


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


7	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
8	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_more9

expand_moreM10


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreM8


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_more1
See figure 1.


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°


10	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
2	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
3	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more4


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


5	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_more6, at the axle support

expand_moreFront


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


7	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
8	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m

expand_more9

expand_moreM10


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreM8


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm

expand_moreOn chassis subframe


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm

expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal


M12	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
M14	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m

expand_moreBearing pedestal

expand_moreOn chassis subframe


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Otherwise	169.64 lbf⋅ft169.64 lbf⋅ft230 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

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_more2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 227 HP engine (1999.10–2001.9)

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Otherwise	169.64 lbf⋅ft169.64 lbf⋅ft230 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

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_moreAll other modifications


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

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 1999 Saab 9-5 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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