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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20009-3 CONVERTIBLE (9400) L4-2.0L TURBO (B205)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCRANKSHAFT, GENERAL DATA
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)
Crankshaft, General Data
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)SECTION Crankshaft, General Data
General Data B205
Maximum Variation in straightness 0.10 mm
Crankshaft End Float 0.08-0.34 mm
Maximum Journal Out-Of-Round 0.005 mm
Maximum Taper of Journals 0.005 mm
Radius of Main Journal Fillet 1.65-1.85 mm
Length 539.2 mm
Standard bearing shells are Yellow-Yellow or Red-Blue.
Red shells are the thinnest, yellow are 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) thicker than red, and blue shells are 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) thicker than yellow ones. Only yellow bearing shells are avaliable as a spare part.
Crankpin Diameter (1) B205
Standard 51.981-52.000 mm
1st Undersize 51.731-51.750 mm
2nd Undersize 51.481-51.500 mm
Big-End Bearing Clearance 0.020-0.068 mm
Main Journal Diameter (2) B205
Standard 57.981-58.000 mm
1st Undersize 57.731-57.750 mm
2nd Undersize 57.481-57.500 mm
Main Bearing Clearance 0.014-0.062 mm
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.