Tightening Torques

2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)SECTION Tightening Torques

Tightening torques
Torque Converter/Drive Plate (M10) 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Torque Converter Housing 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Fluid Pipe 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
Gear Selector Position Sensor/Gearbox (bolt) 25 Nm (18.5 ft. lbs.)
Gear Selector Position Sensor/Gearbox (nut) 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.)
Lever/Gear Selector Position Sensor 25 Nm (18.5 ft. lbs.)
Speed Sensor/Gearbox 6 Nm (4.5 ft. lbs.)
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor/Gearbox 25 Nm (18.5 ft. lbs.)
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Cover Plate/Gearbox 25 Nm (18.5 ft. lbs.)
Solenoid/Valve Housing 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing/gearbox 25 Nm (18.5 ft. lbs.)
Drain Plug, Transmission Fluid 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Engine/Gearbox 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Rear Engine Mounting On Gearbox 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Left-hand Engine Mounting/body 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)
Front Subframe Bolts 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.)
Rear Subframe Bolts 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) +75°
Centre Subframe Bolts 190 Nm (141 ft. lbs.)
Rear Engine Mounting 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Suspension Arm 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Wheel Bolts 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.)
Cover (front Of Gearbox) 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.)
Fluid Filler Pipe 25 Nm (18.5 ft. lbs.)




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