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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20049-5 LINEAR (9600) L4-2.3L TURBO (2.3T)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2004 Saab 9-5 Linear (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (2.3t)
Torque Specifications
2004 Saab 9-5 Linear (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (2.3t)SECTION Torque Specifications
Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence:
Cylinder Head
Exhaust manifold M8 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)
Cylinder head, stage I M12 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Step II 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Step III Tighten a further 90°
Intake Manifold M8 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Bearing Caps M8 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Sprockets M10 63 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)
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.