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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD 2.8 V6 GAS

Remove

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove wheel hub center nut.
  • Remove lower engine cover.
  • On convertible models, remove chassis reinforcement at front subframe.
  • On all models, remove steering swivel member bolt, lower swivel arm and place a wedge tool No. 83 95 238 or equivalent between swing arm and anti-roll bar.
  • Detach brake hose from clip and ABS harness holder. Turn wheel for better access.
  • Press out drive shaft from wheel hub about 10 mm, using puller tool No. 89 96 951or equivalent.
  • If removing lefthand drive shaft, proceed as follows:
    • Undo th...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GAS

When the Tire Pressure Monitor system detects a significant loss of tire pressure, the low tire pressure indi...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GAS

  • Remove battery cover and disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front right wheel.
  • Remove righthand inner fender.
  • Relieve belt tensioner and unhook belt using a 1/2 in. breaker bar.
  • Remove bolt from lower suspension arm ball joint and place wedge tool No. 83 95 238 or equivalent between suspension arm and anti-roll bar.
  • Tap drive shaft out of intermediate shaft with a brass drift and large hammer. Move aside drive shaft.
  • Rem...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 2003-09 9-3
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2.0 L4 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Place wipers in the service position.
  • Open the hood cover, then disconnect righthand side cover clips, Fig. .
  • Loosen the rear main seal, lift off foam block then the front edge of the cover so that the hook and clip release on rear edge, Fig. .
  • Fold cover ha...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Saab -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD 2.8 V6 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. I...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2.0 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at engine and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove chassis reinforcement front subframe.
  • Position suitable centering fixture on engine subframe and remove two long supports.
  • Relieve load from engine and remove bolts attaching from spoiler shield.
  • Lower the vehicle.
  • Remove fasteners separating air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove bolts from engine pad, then remove pad.
  • Remove power steering pipe clip from engine mount.
  • Remove ...

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Information on Driveline Clunk Noise When Shifting Between PARK and DRIVE, PARK and REVERSE or DRIVE and REVERSE
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GAS

Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: BluetoothA® Option Availability
    Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2009 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2009 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2009 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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