How do you change the transmission on a Saab 9000?
Loosen the wheel bolts on the front left wheel. Jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands. If you are not sure where you can safely place the jack and axle stands on a 9000, go here for more information. Remove the front left-hand roadwheel.
When did the Saab 9000 go out of production?
The 9000 remained in production until MY 1998 and it was replaced by the Saab 9-5 in late 1997, although some final cars were produced into 1998. The Saab 9000 was only available with petrol engines and never as a convertible (except for one prototype).
When did the Saab Direct Ignition come out?
Saab Direct Ignition was introduced 1988 with the 9000 CD and its B202 turbo engine. The same engine in the CC got the DI with MY 1989. Since then all new engine releases for the 9000 got the DI from beginning (except the later V6 which came from GM).
What kind of turbocharger does a Saab 9000 have?
At least four types of turbocharger have been fitted to the Saab 9000: Garrett T3 (oil-cooled), Garrett T3 (water-cooled), Garrett T25 (water-cooled) and Mitsubishi TD04 (water-cooled).
How many gear ratios does a Saab 9000 have?
In 1993 the gearbox bell housing was changed to a GM pattern, this means gearboxes before 1993 cannot be swapped for gearboxes after 1993. Saab 9000s came with 3 gear ratios, for the ultimate short gear ratio solution is to use the non turbo box other wise the Low Pressure Turbo box or the Aero box will be fine.
The 9000 remained in production until MY 1998 and it was replaced by the Saab 9-5 in late 1997, although some final cars were produced into 1998. The Saab 9000 was only available with petrol engines and never as a convertible (except for one prototype).
How do you remove the Turbo from a Saab 9000?
Remove the 13mm bolt holding the steady bracket to the turbo. Using a 13mm ring spanner, remove the four nuts securing the turbo to the manifold and remove the turbo. On water-cooled turbos, disconnect and remove the upper coolant pipe. Ensure all the downpipe studs are fully screwed into the turbo.
How long does it take to replace a Saab transmission?
Replacement of the clutch, release bearing and slave cylinder requires removal of the gearbox. This procedure applies to 1994-on models. Manual transmission replacement for models up to 1993 is the subject of a separate procedure. Removing and refitting the gearbox took me and an assistant about six hours. Saab list 4.8 hours for this procedure.
Loosen the wheel bolts on the front left wheel. Jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands. If you are not sure where you can safely place the jack and axle stands on a 9000, go here for more information. Remove the front left-hand roadwheel.
How do you change ATF in a Saab 9-5?
About 4 quarts/liters is drained every time so fill up the transmission with 4 quarts/liters of new ATF. The fluid is added through the dipstick tube. Warm up the engine. Shift through Drive and Neutral so the fluid can get distributed through the transmission. Check the fluid level and add if necessary.
Where is the transmission dipstick in a Saab?
The differential is incorporated into the transmission and the entire unit is bolted up beneath the transmission. The automatic transmission dipstick is located on the right-hand side of the engine, in the front of the engine compartment and just in front of the air filter housing tube. Part of the transmission case serves as the engine oil sump.
Where is the drain bolt on a Saab 9-5?
The drain bolt is located to the right of the exhaust when looking from the front of the car. It’s the only 24mm bolt in that area so you can’t mistake it for anything else. There is not enough room for a socket so an open-ended or ring wrench/spanner is needed.