2006 Saab 9-5 Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing


1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2006.1–2009.12)	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

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 (1997.9–2009.12)


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.

expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 182 HP engine (2000.7–2009.12)


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.

expand_more3.0 V6t with gasoline V6 3.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1998.1–2009.12)


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.

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


Saab diesel straight-4 2.2 L D223L 118 HP	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Saab diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH 148 HP	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
High-strength screw-locking compound
Saab diesel V6 3.0 L D308L 174 HP	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


With concentric slave cylinder	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_more1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2006.1–2009.12)

expand_moreM10


Screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox (M12)


Screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreManual gearbox (M12)


Screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m


2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1997.9–2009.12)	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 182 HP engine (2000.7–2009.12)	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_more3.0 V6t with gasoline V6 3.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1998.1–2009.12)


On engine sump	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews


Bottom	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreTop


Screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter

expand_moreSaab diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH 148 HP


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


All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1997.9–2009.12)


With automatic 4-gear gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 182 HP engine (2000.7–2009.12)


With automatic 4-gear gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 247 HP engine (2001.9–2009.12)


With automatic 4-gear gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more3.0 TiD with diesel V6 3.0 L 174 HP engine (2001.7–2009.12)


With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more3.0 V6t with gasoline V6 3.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1998.1–2009.12)


With automatic 4-gear gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With automatic 5-gear gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug


With manual transmission	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2006 Saab 9-5 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.

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