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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20049-5 LINEAR (9600) L4-2.3L TURBO (2.3T)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON RING, ENGINE
2004 Saab 9-5 Linear (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (2.3t)
Piston Ring, Engine
2004 Saab 9-5 Linear (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (2.3t)SECTION Piston Ring, Engine
Piston rings
Thickness
Upper Compression ring 1.475 - 1.490 mm
Lower Compression Ring 1.475 - 1.490 mm
Oil Scraper Ring - 2.500
Side clearance in groove
Upper Compression ring 0.035 - 0.080 mm
Lower Compression Ring 0.040 - 0.075 mm
Working gap in cylinder
Upper Compression ring 0.300 - 0.500 mm
Lower Compression Ring 0.300 - 0.500 mm
Oil Scraper Ring 0.75 - 1.00 mm
Thickness
Upper Compression ring 1.475 - 1.490 mm
Lower Compression Ring 1.475 - 1.490 mm
Oil Scraper Ring - 2.500
Side clearance in groove
Upper Compression ring 0.035 - 0.080 mm
Lower Compression Ring 0.040 - 0.075 mm
Working gap in cylinder
Upper Compression ring 0.300 - 0.500 mm
Lower Compression Ring 0.300 - 0.500 mm
Oil Scraper Ring 0.75 - 1.00 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.