Reassembly & Installation

1993 Saab 9000 CD, 2.3 B, StandardSECTION Reassembly & Installation
  1. Install parking pawl and pin in A/T case. Reassemble gear selector if necessary. Hook ends of retainer spring in slots of locking cam and selector disc and seat cam on disc. Set gear selector assembly aside; DO NOTΒ  install at this time.
  2. Install Detent Spring Alignment Tool (6155) in gear selector shaft hole. Install positioning pin (if removed), and install detent spring on positioning pin. Press and hold spring against alignment tool and install screws. Tighten screws to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m) and remove alignment tool.
  3. Install gear selector assembly while pushing detent spring aside with screwdriver. Install connecting rod and pawl pressure spring. Place spring on pawl slot pin and install rod. See Figure.
  4. Install connecting rod clamp and push into place using a screwdriver. Install throttle cam and tighten bolt to 44 INCH lbs. (5 N.m). Connect cable to throttle cam.
  5. Install A/T shift lever and tighten new lever retaining nut to 12 ft. lbs. (17 N.m). Install reduction gear cover and valve body. See VALVE BODY ASSEMBLYΒ  and GOVERNORΒ  under ON-VEHICLE SERVICE.
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