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Saab 900
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Removal, fitting
SERVICE
MANUAL
4:2 Automatic
transmission
M1986-92
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473 gear
Units
The basic and derived units used throughout the Service Manual are in
accordance with the SI system. (Systeme International d'Unites)
For users not familiar with the SI units, some non-Continentpl units are
given in brackets after the respective SI unit.
The following symbols and abbreviations are used:
51 unit
Millimeter (mm)
Kilograme (kg)
Newton (N)
Newtonmeter (Nm)
Atmosphere (bar)
inch (in)
pound (Ib)
pound-force (Ibf)
foot pound (ft Ib)
pound-force per square inch (Ibf/in 2 )
(Also abbreviated: psi)
US liquid quart (Iiq qt)
(Also abbreviated: qts)
US gallon (USgal)
Fahrenheit eF)
Liter (I)
Celcius eC)
Conversion factors
1 in = 25.4 mm
t Ib = 0.45 kg
1'lbf = 4.45 N
1 Ibf ft = 1.36 Nm
1 psi = 0.07 bar
1 US Iiq qt = 0.83 UKqt
of
C x 9/5
32
1 mm = 0.039 in
1 kg = 2.201b
1 N = 0.23 Ibf
1 Nm = 0.74 Ibf ft
1 bar = 14.5 Ibf/in 2
1 I = 1.05 liq qt
1 USgal = 0.83 UKgal
C = (OF - 32) x 5/9
Market codes
The codes refer to market specifications
AT
AU
BE
CA
CH
DE
DK
ES
EU
FE
FI
FR
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Switzerland
Germany
Denmark
Spain
Europe
Far East
Finland
France
GB
GR
IS
IT
JP
ME
NL
NO
SE
US
UC
Great Britain
Greece
Iceland
Italy
Japan
Middle East
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
USA
US California
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Technical data
024-1
Technical data
Previously there were two types of automatic transmission: the earlier model 35 and later the strengthened and modernized model 37, which was introduced on model year 1979 cars.
The following description concerns model 37. When
carrying out any work on model.35 automatic transmission units, refer to Service Manual 4:2 M79-85
(part No. 32 8906).
Type
Torque converter
37
008,009,011,013,014,
015,016,017
225K
Identification number
3713
Note:
All model 37 transmissions have 8 holes in the
mounting ring.
ID number
Saab 900
024-2
Technical data
09
1j
GM = Manual gearbox
J
GA = Automatic transmission - - - - - - - - - '
Transmission adaptation
.
Number of forward speeds - - - - - - - - - - - - - '
3 = 3-speed
4 = 4-speed
5 = 5-speed
Primary gear ratio - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - '
Development stage, variant - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - '
Number of teeth
in/out
40/37
41/36
Ratio
0.93
0.88
Primary gear
Automatic transmission
Borg Warner, type 37
Iitres (qts)
Type of fluid
Fluid capacity, lubricated-for-Iife final
drive
1.25 (1.31)
Motor oil (mineral oil) 10W/30 or 10Wj'Tv '
Type
Weight
kg (Ib)
Saab900
84 (185.18)
Technical data
024-3
Ratios
Type
008
Standard
Torque converter ratio
Primary gear ratio
0.97
013
Standard
014 Turbo
16 cat
0.92
0.88
3.67
3.89
3.89
9:33
9:35
9:35
012
Standard
2.38:1-1 :1
0.93
0.88
0.92
1st gear
2.39:1
2nd gear
1.45: 1
1:1
3rd gear
2.09:1
Reverse gear
Final drive
,.
Number of teeth
Type
015
i16
016
Turbo 16
017
i16,i162.31
0.93
0.88
0.88
2.39:1
2nd gear
1.45:1
3rd gear
1:1
2.09:1
Reverse gear
Final drive
Number of teeth
3.89
9:35
3.89
3.89
9:35
9:35
Saab 900
024-4
Technical data
Ratios
Model
Year
1986
1992
Overall ratio
1
Reverse
39:38
0.97
9:33
3.67
8.54
5.18
3.57
7.47
GA43707 (011)
41 :36
0.88
9:33
3.67
7.69
4.67
3.22
6.73
Turbo 16 US
(009)
GA53307 (009)
40:37
0.93
9:33
3.67
8.11
4.92
3.39
7.09
900c, i, i16,
S16
GA33207 (008)
39:38
0.97
9:33
3.67
8.54
5.15
3.57
7.47
900 Turbo 16
GA53307 (009)
40:37
0.93
9:33
3.67
8.11
4.92
3.39
7.09
Turbo 8, cars
with sports pack
GA43707 (011)
41 :36
0.88
9:33
3.67
7.69
4.67
3.22
6.73
900c, i, i16,
S16
GA33207 (008)
39:38
0.97
9:33
3.67
8.54
5.15
3.57
900 Turbo 16
cat
GA53307 (009)
40:37
0.93
9:33
3.67
8.11
4.92
3.39
7.09
Turbo 8, cars
with sports pack
GA43707 (011)
41 :36
0.88
9:33
3.67
7.69
4.67
3.22
6.73
GA33308 (013)
40:37
0.92
9:35
3.89
8.61
5.22
3.60
7.53
900 Turbo 16
cat
GA53408 (014)
41 :36
0.88
9:35
3.89
8.17
4.95
3.41
7.15
GA33308 (013)
40:37
0.92
9:35
3.89
8.61
5.22
3.60
7.53
900 Turbo 16
cat
GA53408 (014)
41 :36
0.88
9:35
3.89
8.17
4.95
3.41
7.15
900, i16,
GA33309 (015)
40:37
0.93
9:35
3.89
8.61
5.22
3.60
7.53
900 Turbo 16
GA53409 (016)
41 :36
0.88
9:35
3.89
8.17
4.95
3.41
7.15
900i 16,
900i 16-2.1 I
GA33409 (017)
41 :36
0.88
9:35
3.89
8.17
4.95
3.41
7.1/
900 Turbo 16
GA53409 (016)
41 :36
0.88
9.35
3.89
8.17
4.95
3.41
7.14
.-
1991
Final drive
GA33207 (008)
1988
1990
Primary gear
1987
1989
Transmission
number
Saab 900
A7
Technical data
024-5
Road speed
Year
1986
1987
1988
Model
Transmission
number
Tyres
900 GL
GA33207
2)
13.4
22.1
32.2
900 i
GA33207
7)
13.3
21.9
31.8
9)
13.2
21.8
31.6
9)
14.7
24.1
35.0
10)
13.9
23.0
33.5
Reverse
900e, i, i16,
S16
GA33207 (008)
3)
13.5
22.2
32.2
15.4
900e, i, i16,
S16
GA33207 (008)
7)
13.3 ,.
21.9
31.8
15.2
900e, i, i16,
S16
GA33207 (008)
9)
13.2
21.8
31.6
15.1
10)
13.9
22.9
33.3
15.9
900 Turbo 8
GA43707 (011)
8)
14.8
24.3
35.2
16.1
Cars with
sports pack
GA43707 (011)
10)
14.7
24.1
35.0
16.7
900e, i, i16,
S16
GA33207 (008)
3)
13.5
22.2
32.2
15.4
900e, i, i16,
S16
GA33207 (008)
7)
13.3
21.9
31.8
15.2
900e, i, i 16,
S16
GA33207 (008)
9)
13.2
21.8
31.6
15.1
10)
13.9
22.9
33.3
15.9
1989
900 Turbo 8
GA43707 (011)
8)
14.8
24.3
35.2
16.1
Cars with
sports paek
GA43707 (011)
10)
14.7
24.1
35.0
16.7
3)
13.4
22.0
32.0
15.3
7) or 8)
13.2
21.8
31.5
15.1
9)
13.1
21.6
31.3
15.0
7) or 8)
13.9
22.9
33.2
15.9
10)
13.8
22.8
33.0
15.8
Saab 900
024-6
Year
1990
1991
1992
Technical data
Model
Transmission
number
Tyres
Reverse
3)
13.4
22.0
32.0
15.3
900i16,816
GA33308 (013)
7) or 8)
13.2
21.8
31.5
15.1
900i16,816
GA33308 (013)
9)
13.1
21.6
31.3
15.0
8)
13.9
22.9
33.2
15.9
10)
13.8
22.8
33.0
15.8
900, i16
GA33309 (015)
3)
13.4
22.0
32.0
15.3
900, i16
GA33309 (015)
8)
13.2
21.8
31.5
15.1
900, i16
GA33309 (015)
10)
13.1
21.6
31.3
15.0
8)
13.9
22.9
33.2
15.9
10)
13.8
22.8
33.0
15.8
GA33409 (017)
7)
13.9
22.9
33.2
15.9
900S;
GA53409 (016)
900 Turbo 16
8)
13.9
22.9
33.2
15.9
10)
13.8
22.8
33.0
15.8
900; 16;
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Saab 900
Technical data
Shift speeds
,
Upshifts
Downshifts
1st-2nd
2nd-3rd
3rd-2nd
3rd-1 st
Light throttle*
13-25
18-29
***
1-18
"Kick-down"**
62-71
107-119
90-105
41-55
Light throttle*
13-25
18-29
***
1-18
"Kick-down"**
61-71
107-119
90-105
41-55
Light throttle*
15-27
20-32
***
1-19
"Kick-down"**
69-78
114-127
95-111
47-62
Light throttle*
15-29
20-32
***
1-18
"Kick-down"**
67-78
119-135
100-118
47-61
Light throttle*
13-25
18-29
***
1-18
"Kick-down"**
62-71
107-119
90-105
41-55
Light throttle*
14-27
19-30
***
1-17
"Kick-down"**
66-77
112-127
94-111
43-58
Light throttle*
14-27
19-30
***
1-17
"Kick-down"**
70-81
115-130
98-115
43-58
Stall speed
Type
2000-2400 rpm
M84,006,
Standard
2000-2300 rpm
M85,008,
Standard
M85,009,
Turbo APC!Turbo 16
US
**
Saab 900
2000-2300 rpm
M841/2,
012, Standard
2000-2300 rpm
M89,013,
Standard
024-7
024-8
Technical data
Tightening torque
Brake bands
Front brake band adjusting;screw
Nm (Ibfft)
1.3 (0.96)
Nm (Ibf ft)
20-27 (15-20)
Nm (Ibf ft)
14 (10)
Nm (Ibf ft)
39-53 (29-39)
Nm (Ibf ft)
33-39 (24-29)
Nm (Ibf ft)
14-21 (10-15)
Transmission
Nm (Ibf ft)
14-21 (10-15)
Nm (Ibf ft)
88-102 (65-75)
Nm (Ibf ft)
136 (100)
Nm (Ibf ft)
14-25 (10-18)
Nm (Ibf ft)
11 (8)
Nm (Ibf ft)
11 (8)
Nm (Ibf ft)
11 (8)
Nm (Ibf ft)
5-8 (4-6)
Nm (Ibf ft)
35-39 (26-29)
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Saab 900
Technical data
Final drive
Nm (Ibf ft)
Nm (Ibf ft)
215-264 (158-195)
Nm (Ibf ft)
2.2-2.7 (1 :6-2.0)
Nm (Ibf ft)
0.9-1.5 (0.7-1.2)
Nm (Ibf ft)
8-12 (6-9)
Nm (Ibf ft)
26~33 (19-24)
Pinion bearing pre-load (torque required to rotate pinion shaft measured with a spring balance):
34-58 N {7.8-13.4 Ibf}
{"old" bearings 19-30 N (4.4-6.9 Ibf)
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Nm (Ibf ft)
80-100'(59-74)
M10.x.L25
Nm (Ibf ft)
80-100 (59-74)
M10 x 1.25
Nm (Ibf ft)
1.8-2.8 (1.3-2.1)
Nm (Ibf ft)
0.8-1.3 (0.6-1.0)
Nm (Ibf ft)
20-25 (15-18)
Filler plugs
Nm (Ibf ft)
39-59 (29-44)
Drain plugs
Nm (Ibf ft)
39-59 (29-44)
Nm (Ibf ft)
Nm (Ibf ft)
Nm (Ibf ft)
2.5-3.9 (1.8-2.9)
23-29 (17-21)
6.1-8.8 (4.5-6.5)
Nm (Ibf ft)
18-25 (13-18)
Nm (Ibf ft)
7-11 (5-S)
Nm (Ibf ft)
5-S (4-6)
(2)
Nm (Ibf ft)
2-5 (1.5-3.7)
Nm (Ibf ft)
5.5-S.0 (4-6)
Oil pump
Governor valve
Saab 900
024-9
024-10
Technical data
Valve body
Nm (Ibf ft)
2-3 (1.5-2.2)
Nm (Ibf ft)
2-3 (1.5-2.2)
Nm (Ibf ft)
2-3 (1.5-2.2)
Nm (Ibf ft)
2-3 (1.5-2.2)
Nm (Ibf ft)
2-3 (1.5-2.2)
Nm (Ibf ft)
2-3 (1.5-2.2)
Nm (Ibf ft)
2-4 (1.5-2.9)
Nm (Ibf ft)
6-12 (4.4-9.0)
Nm (Ibf ft)
11-14 (8-10)
Nm (Ibf ft)
7-11 (5-8)
Nm (Ibf ft)
4.7-6.1 (3.5-4.5)
Nm (Ibf ft)
7-10 (5-7)
Nm (Ibf ft)
13-16 (9.6-12)
Nm (Ibf ft)
5-7 (4-5)
Nm (Ibf ft)
5-8 (4-6)
Miscellaneous
1.
Saab 900
Special tools
104-1
Special tools
Certain tools may also be shown in other groups.
S 4644
104-2
Special tools
S 4663
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S 4/155
83 90 189 (A2)
Saab 900
Special tools
7840 ..622
.,.
104-3
Dial gauge
)r
19
78 41 141 (A2)
87 90 818 (A3)
)-
id
19
87 91 337
Saab 9000
104-4
Special tools
87 90 727 (A2)
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-_5
87 90 107 (A2)
Saab 9000
Special tools
104-5
r~r--------D
1d
ch
Ike
87 91 378
Saab9000
104-6
8791 014
Special tools
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8790 248 (A2),Gentring sleeve for oil pump
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S 4709
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87 91 048 Weight for rear clutch measurement
1_ _
Saab 900
Special tools
78 41 141
104-7
41051
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89 95 177
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Sl7J2
87 90 974 (A2)
83 90 990
Saab 900
104-8
Special tools
87 90 941 (A2)
87 90 438
,-
87 91 006 (A2)
4
_ 5
1627
87 91 352
89 95 607
_I IL-_
87 91 360
Saab 900
Special tools
iP
104-9
87 90 800
87 91 345
83 90 114
83 90 148
8791329
Saab 900
440-1
440-1
440-2
440-3
440-3
440-3
440-5
440-5
440-5
440-7
440-7
Governor
. . . 440-7
Control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440-8
Valves
.
440-20
Driving instructions.
440-28
Towing
.
440-29
Maintenance
.
440-30
Oil cooler, cars with automatic transm. 440-31
Tracing faults in the torque converter. 440-33
Checking the stall speed
. 440-33
Position 2
This position is provided for use when only the first
two gears are required and shifts up and down automatically between 1st and 2nd gears. Driving in
3rd gear is not possible in this position.
Automatic transmission
Position 1
No upshifting takes place in this position.
If the selector lever is moved from position D to position 1 at high speeds, the gearbox shifts down automatically to 2nd gear and then, when the car has
decelerated to a certain speed, down to 1st gear.
Position 1 must not be selected at speeds above 90
km/h, however.
Saab 900
440-2
Torque converter
The use of a hydraulic torque converter in conjunction with a three-speed automatic gearbox provides
'a means of obtaining smooth application of engine
power to the driven wheels and additional engine
torque,
The torque converter also provides extreme low
speed flexibility when the gearbox is in 3rd gear and,
due to the higher engine torque produced, it provides good acceleration from very low road speeds
without necessitating a downshift in the gearbox.
Torque multiplication in the converter is steplessly
variable between the ratios of 2: 1 and 1: 1. The
speed range within which torque multiplication
takes place is also variable and depends on the position of the accelerator.
Torque converter
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Torque converter - principle of operation
Saab 900
Impeller
2 Turbine
3 Stator
Chain drive
Power is transmitted by means of a chain from the
turbine shaft of the torque converter to the input
shaft of the transmission.
Clutches
Multi-disc clutches operated by hydraulic pistons
connect the torque converter to the gearbox. In all
forward gears the front clutch connects the torque
converter to the rear sun wheel. In reverse gear the
rear clutch connects the torque converter to the
front sun wheel.
Saab 900
440-3
440-4
/0
~/
465
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Torque converter
Front clutch
Rear clutch
Front brake band
Rear brake band
One-way clutch
Governor
Selector lever
position
Gear
Applied
Driving
Held
1st
Front clutch
Rear brake band,
one-way clutch
Planet carrier
D and 2
1st
Front clutch
One-way clutch
Planet carrier
D and 2
2nd
Front clutch
Front brake band
3rd
Front clutch
Rear clutch
Reverse
Rear clutch
Rear brake band
Saab 900
Planet carrier
Brake bands
Brake bands, operated by hydraulic servos, hold
units of the planetary gear train stationary to increase torque and bring about a reduction in output
speed. In selector lever position 1, the rear brake
band holds the planet carrier stationary and provides the 1st gear ratio of 2.39:1 or, in reverse gear,
a ratio of 2.09:1. The front brake band holds the front
sun wheel stationary to provide the 2nd gear ratio of
1.45:1.
One-way clutch
In selector position D, a one-way clutch is used instead of the rear brake band to provide a 1st gear
ratio of 2.39: 1. This one-way clutch allows the car to
freewheel in 1st gear and makes for smooth downshifting from 2nd to 1st.
Saab 900
440-5
440-6
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Saab 900
Hydraulic system
The hydraulic system contains an internal/external
gear type pump which picks up fluid from the oil pan
through a strainer. Automatic control is provided by
a centrifugally operated hydraulic governor on the
transmission pinion shaft. This governor works in
conjunction with valves in the valve body assembly
located in the transmission. These valves regulate
the fluid pressure and direct it to the appropriate
units in the transmission.
Pump
The pump, driven by the torque converter, is in operation whenever the engine is running. Through the
primary and secondary regulator valves, this pump
supplies the transmission with fluid.
Governor
The governor, revolving with the output shaft, is basically a pressure regulating valve which reduces
the line pressure to a value that varies with the speed
of the output shaft (Le. the car). This variable pressure, known as governor pressure, is utilized in the
control system for shifting up and down between 1st
and 2nd gears and between 2nd and 3rd gears.
Rotation of the governor at low speeds causes the
governor weight and valve to be affected by centrifugal force. This outward force is opposed by an opposite and equal hydraulic force produce by pressure acting on the regulating area of the governor
valve. The governor valve is a regulating valve and
will attempt to maintain equilibrium. Governor pressure will rise in proportion to the increase in centrifugal force caused by higher output shaft speed.
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Saab 900
440-7
440-8
Control system
The control system utilizes three basic types of
valve: regulating valves, shuttle valves and a manual valve.
System and torque converter pressure is controlled
by the primary and secondary regulating valves. The
primary regulating valve adapts system pressure in
relation to throttle pressure, which acts on the
spring end of the regulating valve, and also in relation to modulated throttle pressure acting on the
opposite end of the valve.
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For ease of reference, all hydraulic circuits are identified by numbers. See the table of hydraulic circuits
on page 270f this section.
Brake band
Damper
Servo piston
Cap
Adjusting screw
Rocker arm
Push rod _
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Principle of operation, rear servo
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Saab 900
Brake band
Servo piston, reverse gear
Accumulator
Push rod
Lever
Rocker arm
Adjusting screw
Locknut
Operation in position N
With the engine running, the primary regulating
valve regulates system pressure (1) which is directed to the selector valve and throttle valve. It also
allows fluid to reach the secondary regulating valve.
The secondary regulating valve regulates the pressure to the torque converter and lubrication of the
front end of the planetary gear train (21). Identical
pressure (23) is directed to the rear end of the gear
train. The valve returns excess fluid (24) to the oil
pan.
Operation in position P
An internal linkage from the selector valve detent lever engages the parking pawl with teeth formed on
the driven shaft ring gear.
With the engine running, the operation of the hydraulic system is identical to that in position N, except that the selector valve directs the system pressure (6) to the rear servo (13). This is due to the
design of the selector slide, and application of the
rear servo or brake band fulfils no function in this
selector position.
Operation in position R
Pressure control of the pump is the same as in position P or N but, depending on accelerator pedal
depression, throttle pressure (9) is directed to the
spring end of the primary regulating valve, thus increasing the system pressure (1) in accordance with
the torque capacity requirements. The selector
valve directs system pressure (6) through the 1st2nd gear shift valve to the rear servo (13) and system pressure (7) through the 2nd-3rd gear shift
valve to the rear servo and front servo release side
(15). Owing to the absence of governor pressure,
the shift valves and flow restrictor perform no function in this selector position. The fluid passages (13)
and (15) of other selector valve positions are utilized
in position R to simplify the design of the hydraulic
circuits.
Saab 900
440-9
440-10
Operation in position 0
or 2 - 1st gear
1
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Pressure control of the pump is the same as in position R but with the throttle vale in the full throttle
position as illustrated. Throttle pressure (9), controlled by the modulator valve plunger (8), then acts
on the primary regulating valve against the throttle
pressure (9), thus modulating the system pressure
in the interests of gear- shifting smoothness in all
driving conditions. The selector valve directs the
system pressure (5) to the front clutch, the governor, and the 1st-2nd gear shift valve for the subsequent upshift from 1st to 2nd gear. System pressure
(3) is directed to the 2nd-3rd gear shift valve for the
subsequent upshift from 2nd to 3rd gear. The front
clutch applied in conjunction with the one-way
clutch permits the car to move off from rest in 1st
gear. The hydraulic circuit for position 2 (1 st gear) is
the same as for position D (1 st gear) except that the
system pressure (3) is prevented from reaching the
2nd-3rd gear shift valve by a stop or flange on the
selector valve.
Operation in position 0
or 2 - 2nd gear
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Operation in position 1
Pressure control of the front pump is provided in the
same way as in position D or 2.
The selector valve directs system pressure (5) to the
front clutch, the governor and the 1st-2nd gear shift
valve. In the position shown, the governor pressure
(2) acting on the 1st- 2nd shift valve is to too low to
overcome the spring pressure. The result is that the
valve prevents system pressure (5) from reaching
the application side of the front servo. System pressure (6) can reach the rear servo, however.
Saab 900
440-11
440-12
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440-20
Saab 900
Modulator valve
The small plunger in the modulator valve is a regulating valve that reduces throttle pressure (9) by a
fixed amount. This modulated pressure (8), acting
on one end of the plunger and assisted by the modulator valve spring, is opposed by the throttle pressure (9) acting on the opposite end. The modulated
throttle pressure (8) is directed to the primary regulating valve to adapt the system pressure reduction to throttle pressure.
The modulator valve itself is a shuttle valve. Governor pressure (2), acting on the larger area, is opposed by the modulator valve spring. As governor
pressure rises, the valve moves and prevents the
plunger from reducing throttle pressure with the result that modulator pressure (8) becomes equal to
throttle pressure (9). Furthermore, this movement
directs throttle pressure (9 and 9a) to another area
of the throttle valve, opposing the force of the
spring. This arrangement permits high throttle and
system pressure under full-throttle and part-throttle
conditions, and brings about a reduction of the system pressure before upshifting to 2nd takes place.
Saab 900
440-21
440-22
Saab 900
440-23
Saab 900
440-24
Selector valve
This valve is actuated by movement of the selector
lever and directs system pressure to, or exhausts it
from, the various valves and units to set in motion
the functions corresponding to the selected gear
position.
P: Movement of the valve mechanically engages the
parking pawl with the externally toothed ring gear
on the output shaft, effectively preventing the car
from moving. No fluid is directed to the front clutch
or the 2nd-3rd shift valve for the rear clutch. The
gearbox is thus disconnected from the torque converter so that no engine power is transmitted to the
wheels. Due to the arrangement of the selector valve
ports for the other selector positions, system pressure (6) is directed to the rear servo (13).
R: System pressure (6) is directed to the rear servo
(13) via the 1st-2nd shift valve and also (7) to the
rear clutch via the 2nd-3rd shift valve. No pressure
is directed to the governor.
N: No pressure at all is directed to the clutches and
servo mechanisms because lines 3 and 5 are connected to a drain port (X) nearest to the selector
valve flange. The gearbox is thus disconnected from
the torque converter and no engine power is transmitted to the wheels.
0: System pressure (5) is directed to the front
clutch, governor and 1st-2nd shift valve. It is also directed to the 2nd-3rd shift valve. When there is sufficient governor pressure, it is directed without obstruction to the 1st-2nd shift valve.
2: System pressure (5) is again directed to the front
clutch, governor and 1st-2nd shift valve. Governor
pressure is directed to the 1st-2nd shift valve.
1: System pressure (5) is directed to the front clutch,
governor and 1st-2nd shift valve. System pressure
(6) is directed to another area on the 1st-2nd shift
valve to lock it in position, and then to the rear servo
(13).
Saab 900
Saab 900
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440-25
440-26
Accumulator 1-2
The accumulator is connected in parallel with system pressure (19) to the front servo and enables the
front brake band to engage smoothly when shifting
from 1st to 2nd gear. The accumulator consists of a
spring-loaded piston which acts on system pressure
(19). In addition to the force of the spring, system
pressure (1) also acts on the underside of the piston
so that the front brake band will be engaged with
the correct force for different conditions of load.
1
,
Saab 900
440-27
Accumulator (reverse)
The accumulator is positioned in the rear servo and
consists of a spring-loaded piston which acts on
system pressure (7).
System pressure (7) is connected in parallel with
system pressure (15) to the rear clutch via the 2nd3rd shift valve. This arrangement delays the build-up
of system pressure (15) to the rear clutch on selection of reverse gear, thus enabling it to be engaged
smoothly.
Pressure designation
From
To
1.
System pressure
Pump
2.
Governor pressure
Governor
Modulator valve
1st-2nd shift valve
2nd-3rd shift valve
Flow restrictor
3.
5.
Selector valve
Selector valve
6.
Selector valve
7.
Selector valve
8.
Modulator valve
9.
Throttle pressure
Throttle valve
Modulator valve
Primary regulating valve (spring end)
2nd-3rd shift valve
Shift valve plunger
9a.
Modulator valve
Throttle valve
10.
10a.
11.
Kick-down pressure
Kick-down valve
13.
. System pressure
15.
System pressure
19.
System pressure
21.
Secondary regulating
valve
Torque converter
23.
Torque converter
Saab 900
440-28
O'Fiving instructions.
Gear selector lever
iiA scare beside the near selector lever is marked
with symbols indicating the: different positions:
P
(Park)
Parking position
(Reverse"}
Reversing position
(fNeutral)'
Neutral position
(D"rii;te)
=
Forward gears
2
1
Starting
To start the engine the gear selector lever must in
position N or P. In other positions the ignition switch
will be inoperative,
1 Apply the hand brake or press the footbrake
lightly,
2 Turn the ignition key to the Start position and allow it to spring back to the K position when the
engine fires,
Selecting gears
P Parking position, Position P should be selected
when the car has been parked. The selector lever
mllst be in this position before the ignition key can
be turned to "l" and removed. The gear selector
lever is then locked and the transmission immobilized. The ignition switch is operative in position
P, Do not select position P when the car is in motion.
R Position R (Reverse) must not be selected unless
the car is stationary.
N Position N (Neutral) - no power is transmitted to
the driven wheels when the selector lever is in this
position but the handbrake should be applied
when the car is stationary to prevent it from moving if it is parked'on a slope, etc.
D Position D should be selected for normal forward
driving, Whichever of the three forward gears is
best suited to the speed of the car and the load
on the engine will be engaged automatically.
Saab 900
440-.29
Kick-down
Towi;f1;Q
These limits vary slightly between the differeJitautomatic transmission models. See section 024, Shift
speeds.
As soon as the maximum engine speed for the selected gear is reached, or if the accelerator is released, the next highest gear will be engaged automatically.
2. In position 2 the transmission will shift automatically between 1st and 2nd gear but will not be
able to engage 3rd gear. If the selector lever is
moved from position 0 to position 2, an immediate downshift will take place, providing greater
engine-braking power. Position 2 must not be selected at speeds above 90 km/h.
1. Position 1 is used to obtain maximum enginebraking power on steep downhill gradients. Position 1 should also be selected for driving up
long, steep gradients to prevent overheating of
the transmission fluid caused by frequent upshifting and downshifting. No upshifting takes place
with the selector lever in position 1. If the selector
lever is moved from position 0 to position 1, an
immediate downshift to 2nd gear will take place
followed by a downshift to 1st gear at a speed of
about 55-65 km/h. Position 1 must not be selected at speeds above 90 km/h.
Saab 900
440-30
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Maintenance
It is extremely important that the following maintenance instructions are closely followed and that the
strictest cleanliness is observed when topping up or
filling the automatic transmission with fluid.
It is just as important when checking the fluid level
to ensure that no dirt or foreign matter enters the
automatic transmission, as otherwise trouble will almost certainly arise. Before removing the dipstick,
thoroughly clean the area round it to prevent dirt
from entering the transmission through the dipstick
hole. When filling the transmission with fluid, make
sure that the fluid container and funnel are absolutely clean. In countries where temperatures are
usually very high, dust and mud must not be allowed
to decrease the effective cooling areas of the transmission casing. All dirt must therefore be removed
from the oil pan as it could act as an insulator and
inhibit heat dissipation.
Thread
Spanner/socket
1/2" - 14 NPTF
3/8" internal
M14x1.5
13 mm across-flats width
3/8" - 24 UNF
Screwdriver slot
Saab 900
squa~e
Ejector
Model year 1981 and later Turbo cars should be fitted with an ejector if the car is used to tow a trailer.
The ejector consists of a plastic moulding which is
screwed in position under the engine crossmember.
It creates a low-pressure area which sucks out the
hot air in the engine compartment (the ejector is
supplied with the car in high-temperature markets).
/
Note:
When testing the car on the road and diagnosing
faults it is important for the transmission fluid to be
at the correct operating temperature and at the correct level as described under "Maintenance" on
page 30in this section.
Check that the starter motor will operate only
with the selector lever in position P or position N
and that the reversing lamp lights up only in position R.
It is important when making a diagnosis that the
person carrying out the work is thoroughly familiar
with the operation of the automatic transmission.
See "Driving instructions" on page 28and the details
on page 1 of this section.
2 Apply the brakes and, with the engine running at
normal idling speed, move the selector lever
from position N to positions D, 2, 1 and R. Transmission engagement should be felt in each position selected.
3 Check the stall speed (see "Checking the stall
speed") with the selector lever in positions D and
R. Check whether any slipping occurs.
Note:
To prevent damage to the transmission through
overheating, do not check the stall speed for more
then ten seconds at a time.
Saab 900
440-31
440-32
Note:
At minimum throttle opening the shifts may be difficult to detect. Confirmation that 3rd gear has been
engaged can be obtained by selecting position 2,
when a downshift from 3rd to 2nd gear should be
felt.
5 a. Accelerate at full throttle from a standing start.
b. Drive the car at 75-80 km/h in 3rd and depress
the accelerator to the full throttle position. The
car should then accelerate in 3rd but not
downshift to 2nd.
c. Drive the car at 55-60 km/h in 3rd and depress
the accelerator to the kick-down position
(past the full throttle position). The transmission should downshift to 2nd gear.
6 a. Start the car again and accelerate from a
standstill using the kick-down facility (accelerator pressed past the full throttle position)
and check that upshifting from 1st to 2nd and
from 2nd to 3rd gear coincide with the table
on page 024- -7.
b. Drive the car at 80 km/h in 3rd, release the accelerator and move the selector lever to position 1. Check that the downshift from 3rd to
2nd occurs almost immediately and that a
downshift to 1st gear is not made before the
speed has dropped to about 65 km/h.
7 Stop while still in position 1, release the brakes
and accelerate at full throttle to 30 km/h. Check
whether any clutch slippage is apparent and
whether any juddering, unusual noise or upshifting occurs.
8 Stop the car and move the selector lever to position R. Release the brakes and reverse the car,
using full throttle if possible. Check for slipping
and unusual noise.
9 Stop the car on a gradient facing downhill and
move the selector lever to position P. Release
the brakes and check that the parking pawl is
able to hold the car stationary. Apply the brakes
before releasing the parking pawl. Repeat this
test with the car facing uphill. Make sure that the
selector lever cannot move out of position P. .
Saab 900
Saab 900
440-33
440-34
Apply the hand brake and press the brake pedal hard
down, move the selector lever to position 0, 1 or R
and floor the accelerator. Read off the engine speed
when it has stabilized after a maximum of 10 seconds. For normal stall speed, consult the table. If it
is down to 300 rpm below normal, the engine is not
developing its full power. If the stall speed is more
than 800 rpm below normal, the entire torque converter will have to be replaced. A stall speed substantially higher than normal indicates that the
torque converter is not receiving a sufficient supply
of fluid or that one of the gearbox clutches is slipping.
Note:
When checking the stall speed, make sure that the
transmission is at normal operating temperature. Do
not stall for more than 10 seconds or the transmission will overheat.
Condition
Normal
1800 rpm
Position 0
Position 1
Position R
Note:
The stall speed should only be checked at the basic
charging pressure.
Saab 900
.SAAB
[WOr1< order No
IReg. No.
440-35
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Inspection
TROlTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT: Connect a pressure gauge (8791 055) to the tapping pressure of the OIL LEVEL CHECK:
N.B.
transmission. Check that the engine idling speed in "P" is 850 rpm. Apply the brake and engage D. Release 1 15sin D
Cold ~ 40C
15 sin R
the throttle cable from the throttle spindle lever. Pull and release the cable several times and check that the 2
Warm ~ 90C
15 sin P
line pressure always reverts to the same value. Reconnect the cable to the throttle spindle lever. The line 3
presure should now be 0,1 bar higher than the previous value (3,6 - 4,9 bar on the BW35 and 4,24,9 bar 4 Check the level with the dipstick
0 Correct
High
4a 0 Low
on the BW37). If it is not, adjust
DYes
No
4b The oil smells burnt
dl added
nascorrect
Top
up
to
the
correct
level
before
road
test
5
Check the oil level in the final drive
Yes
nNo
SELECTOR LEVER:
Correct position clearance a = b
Was correct
nYes
~
p
nNo
o
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ROADTESTING: Check that the starter motor runs only in "P" and "N" . Check that the reversing lights are switched on in "R".
Test No Start from Instructions
1
:2
Pos D
Pos 1
Note
Upshift to 2nd at
Upshift to 3rd at
U1st
Judder or noise
Upshift to 2nd
Pos R
Pos D
U2nd
6
7
Pos D
Yes
Yes
Pos D
PosN
Yes
Upshifts to 2nd at
2nd
U1st
..................kph (mph)
Upshifts to 3rd at
.................. kph(m~)
r-
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Yes
Yes
No
No
No
3rd
No upshift
No upshift
No
No downshift
No downshift
No
r-
Yes
L-
No upshift
No
r-
Yes
to position 1 at 80 kph
3rd
No upshift
Yes
No
No
L-
No
Pos P
Pos D
Normal driving, Let the transmission Does the transmission behave normallv?
upshift and downshift at
Yes
No
Yes
No
PosD
If yes, leakage at
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Pos R
11
Yes
No
Position D
Position 1
Recorded settings
Speeds and pressures with the transmission in warm condition
Idling speed
rpm
bar
bar
rpm
bar
Position R
Note
Whenever testing the car on the road, always give
first priority to road safety and never exceed the
speed limits.
Saab 900
Position N
440-36
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Test No.
0.1
lDues not drive;
System pressure too
low or absent.
0.2
I!)ue:s not driv.e:
Mechanical defsetsl.
System. pressure OK\.
1.1
Start in 2nd gear.
A.
B~.
C.
D;
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E.
A.
B~
C
D~
Ai.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
1.2
Start in 3rd gear.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
*
Dismantle the transmission, check the governor mounting - sealing
rings.
Replace the governor assembly (internal leakage).
Replace the valve body assembly (internal leakage).
Check the governor for binding.
Check the 1st-2nd and 2nd-3rd shift valves for binding.
*
Dismantle the transmission, check the governor valve mounting - seE
rings.
Replace the governor assembly (internal leakage).
Replace the valve body assembly (internal leakage).
L3
A.
LoW'sfuifting points
B.
C.
D.
E.
1.4
Low shifting points.
1.5
Does not shift.
D.
Check
Check
Check
Check
E.
F.
G.
A.
B.
E.
Check
Check
Check
Check
Check
F.
A.
B.
C.
C.
D.
Saab 900
Test No.
2.1
Juddering or unusual
noise on manual shifting (1 st).
A.
B.
D.
F.
H.
'2.2
Upshift from manual
(1st).
2.3
No engine braking in
manual (1 st).
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
3.1
Slippage on a gradient.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
4.1
Start in 2nd gear.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
4.2
Start in 3rd gear.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
4.3
Low kick-down shifting points.
A.
4.4
High kick-down shifting points.
*
Check the rear servo piston O-rings.
Dismantle the transmission, check the rear servo and rear c1utcn.
Check the rear brake band.
Check the rear clutch seals (3).
Check the governor for binding.
Check the 1st-2nd shift valves for binding.
*
Dismantle the transmission, check the governor mounfing - sealing
rings.
Replace the governor assembly (internal leakage).
Replace the valve body assembly (internal leakage).
Check the governor for binding.
Check the 1st-2nd and 2nd-3rd shift valves for binding.
*
Dismantle the transmission, check the governor mounting - sealing
rings.
Replace the governor assembly (internal leakage).
Replace the valve body assembly (internal leakage).
B.
C.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
E.
G.
44 O-37
*
Check the governor mounting - sealing rings.
Saab 900
440-38
Test No.
4.5
Does not shift.
4.6
Slippage on shifting.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A.
B
C.
D.
E.
F.
B.
C.
D.
5.2
High 3rd-1 st/3rd-2nd
kick-down shifting
points
A.
B.
5.3
No 3rd-1 st downshift
on kick-down.
A.
5.1
Low 3rd-1 st/3rd-2nd
kick-down shifting
points.
A.
B.
C.
D.
*
Check
Check
Check
Check
*
Check that the front brake band is correctly adjusted.
Check that the kick-down valve cable is correctly adjusted.
Check the mounting of the pipes (leakage).
*
Check the front servo piston a-rings.
Check the front clutch, front brake band and rear clutch.
Check the sun wheel shaft sealing rings.
Check that the gear selector cable is correctly adjusted.
Check that the front brake band is correctly adjusted.
*
Check that the gear selector cable is correctly adjusted.
Check that the rear brake band is correctly adjusted.
Check the rear servo pipes.
*
Check the rear servo piston O-rings.
Check the rear brake band.
Saab 900
Test No.
6.3
Manual downshift
(1 st) at 80 km/h
7.1
(Drags)
Pulls forward slightly.
A.
B.
C.
440-39
Check that the throttle cable has not seized in the kick-down position.
Check the system pressu reo
Check the kick-down valve.
D.
E.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
8.1
A.
B.
C.
D.
9.1
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
10.1
Noise.
A.
B.
C.
*
Check
Check
Check
Check
Check
*
Dismantle the transmission and check all brake bands and clutches.
Check the final drive fluid level.
Check the ATF fluid level.
Check that the gear selector cable is correctly adjusted (parking pawl
engages in the ring gear)
D.
E.
A.
Covers: change the gaskets, refit and tighten with the correct torque.
Pump seal in car.
B.
C.
D.
Gasket between the torque converter housing and gearcase, remove the
transmission.
Sealing covers between the torque converter housing and gearbox (0rings or porosity).
Pinion bearing seals (detected through drain hole)
E.
F.
)
Saab 900
Removal, fitting
Removal, fitting
Removing, refitting the power unit
For major work on the engine and transmission, the
entire power unit should be removed from the car.
Removal of the transmission or engine separately is
not recommended.
For removal and fitting of the power unit, refer to
Service Manual 2:1 (Basic engine) for the model
year concerned.
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Saab 900
442-1
Transmission control
444-1
Transmission control
Gear selector cable .
Rear centre console .
Gear selector cable .
444-1
444-5
444-6
Note:
Correct adjustment of the gear selector cable is vital
to the proper functioning and life of the transmission.
Saab 900
444-2
Note:
)
Saab 900
Transmission control
444-3
Hold tHe pressure gauge in a vertical position when tak. ing readings.
5 Refit the throttle cable to the throttle spindle lever. Then move the gear selector lever to position D.
6 Check that the cable is fully relieved of load so
that the lowest pressure is obtained.
Then adjust the throttle cable to raise the pressure by 0.1 bar (1.4 psi).
Saab 900
444-4
Transmission control
Selector lever
position
Operation
Type
3.6-4.2 (52-60)
idling
015,016,017
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008,009,011,013,014
stall, kick-down
008,009,011,013,014,
015,016,017
stall, kick-down
008,009,011,013,014,
016
17.6-21.4 (255-310)
015,017
Saab 900
Transmission control
Saab 900
444-5
444-6
Transmission control
Saab 900
Transmission control
5 At the selector lever housing:
a. Insert the end of the cable through the retaining hole in the gear selector rod and refit the
circlip.
b. Secure the cable sheathing to the lever housing.
6 Adjust the gear selector cable as follows:
a. Withdraw the gear selector cable as far as
possible (position P).
b. Press the cable in two notches (position N).
c. With the lever housing securely mounted in
the floor console, move the selector lever to
position N and tighten the setscrew to the
specified torque.
7 Perform a final check, see page 1 of this section.
Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm (1.8 Ibf tt)
Setting
Move the selector lever to the neutral position. Turn
the switch housing until the mark on it is opposite
the driver. Tighten the two switch housing retaining
screws.
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444-7
444-8
Transmission control
Throttle cable
Replacement
1 Disconnect the cable from the throttle and from
its attachment to the retaining plate.
2 Drain the fluid from the automatic transmission
and remove the front bottom cover.
3 Remove the throttle cable using a 10 mm swivel
socket spanner and pressing it out from the inside. Check that the cable sheathing is secured
to the end pieces.
4 Fit the new cable by pressing it into the transmission casing. Hook it onto its cam on the control valve. Make sure that the cable is correctly
positioned on the guide pulley.
Saab 900
Transmission control
6 Connect the cable to the throttle at the inlet manifold and adjust the cable roughly by noting the
position of the cam relative to the position of the
throttle. When the accelerator is pressed to the
floor (kick-down position), the highest point of
the cam should be in contact with the kick- down
valve, see Fig.
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444-10
Transmission control
To fit
1 Turn the ignition switch to the Drive position.
2 Fit the gear selector housing to the lower section. Tighten the cable attachment and fit the circlip.
3 Secure the housing to the floor brackets. The
gear selector cable should be fully withdrawn
(position P). Move the cable in two notches to
position N. Move the selector lever to position N
and tighten the setscrew to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm (1.8 Ibf ft)
Check and, if necessary. adjust the positions.
See page 1 of this section.
4.. Connect the ignition switch cables, the start inI'libitor switch cables and the cold starting switch
cable (carbure.ttor version).
5 Fit thaignitionswitch light in the gear cover and
boltthe cover in place.
6 Fit the lamp holder and diffUser for the scale
lighting.
7 Fit the cables in the indicator cover and bolt the
coverrih place.
8 Refit tliaknob and button on the selector lever.
9 Fold the carpet back into place, fit the seat and
reconnect the battery cable.
Saab 900
Transmission control
Selector lever
To remove
1 Remove the gear selector housing. See page gin
this section.
2 Turn the ignition switch to the Drive position.
3 Remove the pin from the ratchet quadrant.
4 Remove the bolts and lift out the lever.
Assemble in reverse order.
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444-11
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472-1
Dismantling, assembly
Dismantling. . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1
Assembly . . . . .
472-14
Rear brake band . . . . . . . .
472-27
Front brake band . . . . . . . .
472-27
Torque converter and oil pump
472-29
Front clutch. . . . . . . .
472-33
Rear clutch . . . . . . . . .
472-37
Planetary gear assembly . .
472-40
Ring gear, output shaft and
governor mounting. . . . .
472-41
Centrifugal governor .
Pinion shaft . .
Servo pistons . . . . .
Valve body
.
Adjusting the front brake band.
Removal and fitting
of the valve body . . . . . . . .
Caution:
Scrupulous cleanliness and careful attention to detail are imperative when carrying out work on the
automatic transmission. Make especially sure that
pieces of circlips are not left inside the transmission
casing after assembly.
Dismantling
(Carry out dismantling work in the following stages
until the part concerned has been removed.)
1 Fit the transit support for the torque converter.
Remove the dipstick and tube.
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Saab 900
472-42
472-43
472-48
472-50
472-53
472-54
472-2
Dismantling, assembly
3 Drain the fluid from the final drive and the automatic transmission.
6 Check the chain for wear. Press the chain towards the wall as shown in the Fig. and measure
the distance between chain and wall. This distance must not be less than 10 mm.
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Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
7 Remove the nuts and tab washers from the
sprockets, using tool 87 90 230 to prevent the
sprockets from turning. Remove the sprockets
together with the chain.
2 Pipe
Saab 900
472-3
472-4
Dismantling, assembly
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Oil pipes
6
7
14
8
9
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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Pipe
Pipe
Pipe
Pipe
Pipe
Pipe
Pipe
Pipe
hole
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
rear lubrication
rear clutch
governor, supply
governor, return
front lubrication
rear lubrication, connects to pipe 1
governor supply, connects to pipe 3
rear brake band servo, connects to the outer
8 Remove pipes 5,
13 and
9
10
11
12
13
14 using tool
87 91 360.
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Dismantling, assembly
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9 Remove the holders for the right-hand and lefthand overflow pipes. Collect the O-rings.
11 Remove the remaining pipes in the torque converter housing (pipes. 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11). -
Saab 900
472-5
472-6
Dismantling, assembly
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Dismantlin.9, assembly
Use compressed air to remove the accumulator
plunger. Cover the holes and blow carefully.
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17 Undo the suction pipe clamps. Remove the suction pipe and the two delivery pipes.
18 Remove the 10 screws retaining the torque converter housing. Lift the housing away and collect
any shims.
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472-7
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472-8
Dismantling, assembly
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Dismantling, assembly
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Saab 900
472-9
472-10
Dismantling, assembly
28 Remove the three bolts retaining the centre support and then lift it out together with the planetary gear assembly.
Saab 900
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Dismantling, assembly
30 Press out the ring gear using tool No. 8790 958.
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472-11
472-12
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Dismantling, assembly
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Dismantling, assembly
If the pinion bearing is to be removed (noise, excessive play, leakage), see page 43in this section.
For removing the oil pump and torque converter, see page 29in this section.
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472-13
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Dismantling, assembly
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Gearbox in vertical position.
Note:
3 Lubricate the seals in the pinion bearing housing. Insert the bearing housing along the guide
pins into its correct position.
Saab 900
Dismantling, .assembly
4 Place the gearcase in a press and press in the
bearing housing as far as it will go. Apply the
press force directly to the bearing housing. Use
tools 83 90 148, 83 90 114 and 87 91 352.
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472-15
472-16
Dismantling, assembly
Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
11 Fit the centre support by means of the three
bolts. NOTE: The bolt in the oil pan must be
sealed with thread sealing compound.
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472-17
472-1 8
14 Push the sun wheel shaft into the rear clutch. Lubricate the seals on the rear clutch with petroleum jelly (Vaseline) and fit the unit so that it engages with the planetary gear.
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Dismantling, assembly
17 Turn the gearcase round. Fit the front and rear
servo pistons.
Saab 900
472-19
472-20
Dismantling, assembly
22 Then turn the ring gear so that the governor assists in tensioning the spring. Make sure that the
end of the spring does not catch on the ring
gear.
Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
For correction and adjustment of the P pawl, if necessary, see page 57in this section.
into the
Saab 900
472-21
472-22
Dismantling, assembly
Saab 900
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Dismantling, assembly
472-23
Oil pipes
6
Note:
Pipe 15 should be fitted together with the 3rd-2nd
drain valve and before the valve body is fitted.
1
2
3
4
S
6
7
8
Pipe to
Pipe to
Pipe to
Pipe to
Pipe to
Pipe to
Pipe to
Pipe to
hole.
rear lubrication.
rear clutch.
governor, supply.
governor, return.
front lubrication.
rear lubrication. Connects to pipe 1.
governor, supply. Connects to pipe 3.
rear brake band servo. Connects to the outer
Saab 900
472-24
Dismantling, assembly
28 Fit the N-D accumulator and the 1-2 accumulator. Smear the 0- rings with Vaseline.
29 Fit the shift lever and plate, fit the drain valve together with pipe No. 15.
Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
31 Check the position of the gear selector valve as
follows: Slide the valve to the neutral position.
Le. the third notch from inside the valve (see Fig.)
In this position the cylindrical sealing surface
nearest the detent end of the valve should be
centred round the cast bridge between the end
face and the opening through which the valve is
visible. Carry out any necessary adjustment by
undoing the two retaining bolts for the detent
spring mounting bracket and then moving the
bracket along the longitudinal axis of the gear
selector valve. It is important to ensure that the
detent spring is centred and also that it is in line
with the gear selector valve.
Check the position of the kick-down valve cam
as follows: insert a 1 mm feeler gauge between
the cam and the side of the kick-down valve. The
throttle valve should then assume such a position that a slight gap can be glimpsed (by the
arrow) between the valve and the left-hand side
of the transmission casing.
Carry out any necessary adjustment by undoing
the two retaining bolts for the cam bracket and
moving the bracket along the longitudinal axis
of the valve.
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472-25
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472-26
Dismantling, assembly
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35 Fit the holder for pipe No. 12 and then press pipe
NO.9 into place.
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Dismantling, assembly
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472-27
472-28
Dismantling, assembly
42 Fit the final drive housing cover with a new gasket. Tighten with a torque of 14-21 Nm (10-15 Ibf
ft). Fit the remaining four covers with new gaskets on the transmission and tighten with a
torque of 11 Nm (8 Ibf ft).
43 Fit the dipstick with tube and fill up with fluid.
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Dismantling, assembly
472-29
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2 Undo the oil pump screws and carefully tap the
pump loose from the rear using a plastic mallet.
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Dismantling, assembJy'
1
2
3
4
Pump
Pump
Pump
Stator
housing
plate
gears
mounting plate
Assembly
Before, assembly, lubricate all parts with automatic
transmission fluid.
Assemble in reverse order.
Use tool 87 90 248 to align the pump. Note: The tool
must move freely: after the bolts have been tightened.
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Oil pump
Saab 900
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Dismantling, assembty
472-31
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Use tool 87 90 941 to fit the seal. Use the side of the
tool which enables the seal to be pressed 2.5 mm
elow the edge of the pump housing.
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Identification number
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Dismantling, assembly
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Dismantling, assembly
472-33
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7
8
9
10
11
12
13
1
2
3
4
5
Circlip, 1.15-1.20 mm
Input shaft
Thrust washer
Hub
A. Outer clutch plates
B. Inner clutch plates
6 Pressure plate
Saab 900
Circlip, 1.15-1.20 mm
Return spring (2 springs)
Piston sealing ring
Piston
O-ring
Front clutch cylinder
Steel ring
472-34
Dismantling, assembly
Assembly
1 Lubricate all parts before assembly. In addition,
soak the inner clutch plates in automatic transmission fluid before assembly.
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Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
472-35
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1 Outer.friction plate
2 Flange for input shaft
3 Input shaft
Saab 900
472-36
Dismantling, assembly
Clutch plates
The clutches are fitted with steel plates and friction
plates.
The steel plates (outer plates) have serrations
round the periphery which engage in the clutch cylinder. These plates may be flat, dished or deeply
dished, depending on the demands of the clutch.
Flat plates are always fitted in the front clutch and
dished plates are always fitted in the rear.clutch. The
plates can be identified by the number of gaps in
the peripheral serrations (see Fig.).
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Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
472-37
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Components of the rear clutch
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 Circlip
8 A. Outer clutch plates
B. Inner clutch plates
9 Circlip
10 Pressure plate
11 Spacer washer (not Turbo)
Outer and inner clutch plates, Turbo
2 Compress
Note:
The end face of the sun wheel is a bearing surface.
Take care not to damage it.
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472-38
Dismantling, assembly
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5 Place the rear clutch in the cylinder (transmission assembled up to and including the centre
support).
Stand the transmission in a vertical position.
Place sleeve 83 90 114 in the clutch. Mount the
stand with dial indicator as shown in the Fig.
Blow compressed air into the hole for the supply
to the rear dutch and take a reading (stroke of
the rear; clutch piston), which should be 1.5-2.0
mm.
Circlips
No. 8706491 = 1.15-1.20 mm
No. 93 49 002 = 1.70-1.75 mm
No. 87 06 368 = 0.95-1.00 mm
6 Note that the outer plates are dished and that the
dishing must be in the same direction. Two
clutch plates are deeply dished. Start assembly
of the clutch plates with a slightly dished
outer clutch pl,ate.
Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
472-39
2
Rear clutch, jTurbo
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Rear-clutch, not Turbo
Clutch plates
The clutch plates are fitted with steel plates and fric.Ion plates.
The steel plates (outer plates) have serrations
round the periphery which engage in the clutch cylinder. These plates may be flat, dished or deeply
dished, depending on the demands of the clutch.
Flat plates are always fitted in the front clutch and
dished plates are always fitted in the rear clutch. The
plates can be identified by the number of gaps in
the peripheral serrations (see Fig.).
The friction plates (inner plates) are always flat and
have internal serrations which engage in the clutch
hub. The plates are lined with friction material.
Check that the friction linings are not cracked or
heavily charred. If they are, replace them. If the linings have a uniform dark colour they may be refitted.
Saab 900
472-40
Dismantling, assembly
Planet gear
To dismantle
1 Withdraw the centre support from the planet
gear and remove the one-way clutch.
2 Use a screwdriver to remove the circlip from the
planet carrier and with draw the one-way clutch
holder.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
To assemble
1 Insert the one-way clutch holder and secure it
with the circlip.
2 Fit the one-way clutch. Note: the flange on the
inner roller cage should face outwards.
3 Place the centre support in the planet carrier and
check that it is free to turn clockwise.
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Saab 900
Centre support
One-way clutch
Circlip
One-way clutch holder
Thrust washer
Planet gear
Dismantling, assembly
472-41
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2 Remove the circlip and withdraw the shaft.
Assemble in reverse order.
Note: Check that the seals move freely in )he
grooves.
Saab 900
472-42
Dismantling, assembly
1-~
1
2
3
4
5
6 Spring
7 Spindle
8 Governor mounting
9 Cover plate
To dismantle
1 Remove the governor from its mounting.
2 Remove the screws for the cover plate on the
governor housing.
3 Remove the lock washer and withdraw the governor weight and valve.
To assemble
Lubricate all components with automatic transmission fluid before assembly.
Assemble in reverse order.
Check that the governor valve moves freely. Le. that
the valve moves when the governor is turned upside
down.
If the valve binds, dismantle it and wash the components meticulously.
Use a fine whetstone to smooth out any scratches
on the valve.
Note: Be careful not to round the edges of the valve
with the whetstone.
Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
472-43
Pinion shaft
To dismantle
When dismantling the pinion bearing, follow the procedure described for dismantling the transmission
up to the point where the pinion with bearing housing have been removed. Continue dismantling as
follows:
1 Remove the two bolts holding the seal housing
over the pinion nut.
2 Use socket 8791 113 to remove the pinion nut.
Use fixture 87 90 636 mounted in a vice and retainer ring 87 90 651. Fit two M8 screws in the
fixture as a stop for the pinion bearing housing.
Use retainer ring 87 91 097 for the 9:33 final
drive.
3 Withdraw the pinion from the bearing housing.
4 Press the rear pinion bearing off the pinion. Use
the fixture and the retainer ring (see point 2) for
support. Press the bearing off little by little, releasing the pressure each time and turning the
pinion clockwise so that its teeth are not damaged by the retainer ring.
Check the bearing and bearing race for damage.
Inspect the sealing surface for the shaft seal on
the pinion, and check the pinion teeth for wear
or surface damage.
Saab 900
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472-44
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1 Pinion
2 Rear bearing
3 Rear bearing race
4 Sealing rings
5 Bearing housing
6 O-rings
7 Spacer
8 Front bearing
9 Front bearing race
10 Nut
11 Seal housing
To assemble
1 Clean the ventilation channel in the bearing
housing with compressed air,
Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
472-45
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3 Fit the pinion seals as follows, using tools
87 90 636 and 87 90 025 for support and as
guides:
Position the bearing housing and tool 8790 900,
which has a locating stud and spacer stop for
fitting the inner and outer seals. Press the inner
seal against the stop, using side A of the tool.
Then turn the tool and press the outer seal
against the stop, using side B.
Saab 900
472-46
Dismantling, assembly
Fit the seals as shown in the Fig. Note the distance between the seals. Lubricate the lips ofthe
seals with Vaseline.
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Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
472-47
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Then remove the tool. Place the spacer and front
bearing in position, oil the threads and screw on
the nut.
7 Mount the pinion bearing housing in tools 8790
636 and 8790651. Oil the bearings and tighten
the nut with the specified torque, using socket
8791 113.
Tightening torque:
215-264 Nm (155-195Ibfft)
8 Use the torque wrench to check the bearing preload. Check the pre-loading torque while the pinion is rotating at 10-100 rpm.
Pre-loading torque, new bearings: 2.2-2.7 Nm
(1.6-2.0 Ibf tt). Old bearings (used more than
2000 km): 0.9-1.5 Nm (0.66-1.1 Ibftt).
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Dismantling, assembly
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9341
9341
9341
9341
9341
9341
9341
9341
9341
9341
9341
9341
009
017
025
033
041
058
066
074
082
090
108
116
124
2.850
2,925
3.000
3.075
3.150
3.225
3.300
3.375
3.450
3.525
3,600
3.675
3.750
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
2.825-2.875
2.900-2.950
2.975-3.025
3.050-3.100
3.125-3.175
3.200-3.250
3.275-3.325
3.350-3.400
3.425-3.475
3.500-3.550
3.575-3.625
3.650-3.700
3.725-3.775
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Free length
Springs
mm
mm
Wire diameter
Outside diameter
Number
of turns
inch
mm
inch
mm
0.103
2.64
1.32
33.6
4.8
0.885
22.50
Damper piston
0.50
12.64
2.83
0.036
0.91
0.492
12.5
1.95
49.6
5.1
0.116
2.95
1.06
27.0
N-D accumulator
3.08
78.3
16.0
0.092
2.34
0.709
18.0
1-2 accumulator .
2.67
68.0
19.5
0.078
2.0
0.521
13.25
0.70
17.8
11.0
0.022
0.56
0.287
7.25
Front servo
There are three versions of the front servo pistons,
with holes of different sizes for the push rod.
008,013,015,0170.85-0.95 mm0 (marked "3711")
0099
0.45-0.55 mm0 (marked "370T')
011,014,016
0.50-0.60 mm0 (marked "3710")
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4
5
6
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7 Stop ring
Servo piston
8 Circlip
9 Spring seat
a-ring
10 Spring for servo piston
a-ring
11 a-ring
a-ring
12 Cover
Damper piston
Spring for damper piston
Dismantling, assembly
472-49
Rear servo
Rear servo piston for type 008, 009, 011, 013 and
014 transmissions (exchangeable for new version).
Saab 900
472-50
Dismantling, assembly
Valve body
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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To dismantle
Note: All work on the valve body should be carried
out in a room with an extremely high standard of
cleanliness.
1 Remove the two bolts for the cam and the catch.
2 Withdrawn the selector valve, the kick-down
valve, the throttle valve and the springs.
3 Separate the upper and lower parts of the valve
body by removing the six bolts from the top of
the body and the three bolts from the bottom.
Remove the modulator valve.
4 Remove the eight screws retaining the oil pipe
plate.
Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
472-51
Note:
Before assembly, make sure that all parts are scrupulously clean and free from scratches. If the valves
are scratched, smooth them down carefully using a
fine whetstone. N.B. Do not round off the edges with
the whetstone. Check that the valves move freely in
their cylinders.
To assemble
1 Before assembly, dip the valves in automatic
transmission fluid.
2 Fit the secondary regulating valve and spring.
3 Fit the primary regulating valve and springs.
4 Fit the modulator valve and spring.
Ball valves
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472-52
Dismantling, assembly
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Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
472-53
Saab 900
472-5 4
6 Disconnect pipe NO.9 in the valve body and remove the holder for pipe No. 12. Then remove
pipes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Use tool
87 91 360.
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Saab 900
Dismantling, assembly
472-55
Note:
If the 3rd-2nd drain valve is removed, it must be
refitted together with pipe No. 15 before the valve
body is fitted.
Note:
Check that the O-ring on the V-shaped suction pipe
is undamaged.
Saab 900
472-56
Dismantling, assembly
Note:
Under no circumstances should fluid of type A. SUFFIX A or DEXRON be used.
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Saab 900
472-57
Dismantling, assembly
Parking pawl, checking and
adjusting
In connection with refitting the valve body, the clearance between the parking pawl and the ring gear
may be changed. This could give rise to noise when
the transmission is in position R.
The clearance between the pawl and the ring gear
can be checked through the rear cover.
Replacement of the gear selector rod is not possible without removing the transmission from the car.
Marking
Short
3 rings
9344136
2 lugs
7542962
4 rings
9344144
4 lugs
7542970
5 rings
9344151
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Long
6 lugs
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1 Ring gear
2 Pawl
3 Expanding pin
4 Plunger
5 Gear selector rod
Saab 900
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472-58
Dismantling, assembly
2 If the pawl clearance is outside the specified limits by only a small amount, this can be remedied
by a combined adjustment of the 1st-2nd accumulator plate and the valve body. Such adjustment affects the lever so that the gear selector
rod is moved lengthwise.
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2
3
4
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2
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4
5
Length
Marking
Short
Violet
7542384
Red
7542376
Blue
7542368
White
7542350
Green
7542343
Long
Ring gear
Pawl
Expanding pin
Plunger
Gear selector rod
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Saab 900
473-1
Differential
473-9
Inner driver with differential
bearing seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473-10
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Before dismantling the transmission, always measure the positions of the pinion and crown wheel.
Tllis provides a check on whether the setting may
have been incorrect. If the pinion shaft and crown
wheel assembly has been in use for less than 10,000
km, the setting can be adjusted. After longer mileages, when the gears will have worn themselves into
a certain position, the parts should be reassembled
with the same settings as were measured prior to
dismantling.
+3 =
measurement for pinion setting.
R913 = mating number, also stamped on crown wheel.
=
pinion not offset - shaft centreline intersects crown
wheel centreline. All pinions are marked 0 and
this datum has no relevance to the adjustment.
Saab 900
473-2
Before measuring
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1 Crown wheel
2 Pinion
3 Standard measurement
Measuring
1 Check that the pointers of the instrument are zeroed when the measuring point touches the
gauge block, see Fig.
Saab 900
473-3
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Check the dial to make sure whether the reading is positive or negative.
Saab 900
473-4
Shimming
If the measured reading is outside the permissible
tolerance, adjustment will be necessary. This should
be done with shims placed between the pinion bearing housing and the transmission case, see Fig.
Shim table
Shims
Location
Thickness, mm
Between pinion 0.10
bearing hous0.15
ing and trans0.30
mission case
Part No.
9334962
9334970
9334988
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Saab 900
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473-5
1330
Saab 900
473-6
Note:
The method described above applies to both new
and old bearings.
The pre-load obtained in this way can be measured
by means of a torque wrench and driver
8790818.
Saab 900
473-7
oiled bearings
(1.3-2.0 Ibf ft)
more than 2,000 km
(0.6-1.0 Ibf ft)
Alternatively, the old shim combination can be refitted, followed by adjustment to the correct rolling
torque and backlash.
Shims of four different thicknesses can be used in
suitable combinations. The available thicknesses
are shown in the table.
Shim table
Shims
Location
Thickness, mm
Part No.
0.10
0.15
0.30
0.50
8341
8341
8341
83 41
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604
612
620
638
Note:
Saab 900
473-8
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Note:
The preselected set of shims must be used for adjusting the backlash. The total thickness of the set
must not be altered.
Saab 900
473-9
Differential
Removal, dismantling
1 Remove the final drive cover.
Assembly, fitting
1 Replace worn or damaged parts.
5 Fit the crown wheel and tighten the bolts with the
specified torque. Secure the bolts with locking
fluid.
Tightening torque:
90 10 Nm (66 7 Ibf ft)
Saab 900
473-10
6 Place the pinions and wear washers in their positions and press in the differential pinion shaft.
Fit the locking pin.
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Tightening torque
23-28 Nm (17-21 Ibf ft)
To dismantle
1 Remove the circlip from the driver.
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(f)
Saab 900
473-11
I
6 Remove the differential bearing races, using a
suitable drift. A washer is located inside the bearing race in the right-hand differential bearing
seat (the one without the speedometer drive)
and its purpose is to improve lubrication of the
ball bearing.
7 Remove the O-ring from the groove in the bearing seat.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Saab 900
Inner driver
Spring with plunger
Sealing ring
Bearing bracket
Ball bearing
Circlip
Oil level washer
Bearing race
a-ring
473-12
To assemble
1 Press the ball bearing into the bearing bracket,
using tool 7841 141.
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2 Guide the oil catcher washer into the groove in
the seat of the right-hand bearing and press in
the bearing race, using sleeve 83 90 114.
Saab 900
III
473-13
To fit
See page 473-6 for adjustment of the differential
bearing pre-load and adjustment of the backlash.
1 Check that the a-ring is fitted on the bearing
Saab 900
Universal joints
475-1
Universal joints
Inner universal joint
To remove . . . . .
475-1
. . . 475-2
. 475-2
. 475-4
To fit . . . .
Inner drive shaft
The driver is removed from the transmission complete with the differential bearing seat. The external
design of the driver is in the form of a sleeve in which
there are recesses for the three-bearing universal
joint of the inner drive shaft. When the car is in motion, the universal joint, which is fitted with needle
bearings, can slide axially inside the driver sleeve at
the same time as it is articulated. The universal joint
is packed with grease and protected by a rubber
gaiter. Lubrication of the joint is only necessary in
connection with reconditioning or when it is removed for some other reason.
Inner universal joint (and inner drive shaft)
S 4/152
475-2
Universal joints
To remove
l' a Undo the upper damper mOtlnfmg before rais-
cover
73 23 736 in the rubber gaiter to prevent the needle bearings from falling out and also to prevent
dirt from entering the joint. Fit protective cover
78 38 469 on the inner driver.
4 Disconnect the track rod from the track arm, ustool
ing
upper
the
from
nut
the
89 95 409 and remove
ball joint. Remove the bolts from the lower wishbone bracket.
5 Withdraw the drive shaft through the wheel
housing and remove the entire front axle assembly. For particulars of removing the inner driver
from the transmission and refitting it, see section
473;
6 If the rubber gaiter on the inner or outer universal joint is to be replaced, remove the shaft from
the outer joint. See "Outer universal joint" on
page 4in this section.
The rubber gaiters can then be removed from
the shaft.
To fit
First make sure that the inner driver is thoroughly
clean and then pack it full of grease. To be sure
of using the right quantity, the gaiter should also
be packed with grease, 130 g in all, of which the
inner driver holds about 80 g.
Lubric ant
Soft EP grease having a lithium-lead base which can
withstand wide variations in temperature and load.
Consistency: ESSO Beacon EP2 type or the equivalent.
Saab 900
Universal joints
475-3
Caution
The brake pads must be returned to their positions
close to the brake disc by repeatedly pumping the
brake pedal. This is of vital importance to ensure
proper functioning of the brakes.
Saab 900
475-4
Universal joints
S 6/0'
6
Outer universal joint
1
2
3
4
5
6
Saab 900
Locknut
Washer
Hub
Outer drive shaft
Bearing with seals
Outer universal joint
Saab Automobile AS
Trollhattan, Sweden