Valve Body Assembly: Installation

1993 Saab 9000 CD, 2.3 B, StandardSECTION Installation
  1. Move gear selector lever counterclockwise to manual 1st gear position (last detent in counterclockwise direction). Pull throttle cable to wide open throttle position to avoid jamming throttle cam and piston during installation.
  2. Set manual valve all the way into manual 1st gear position. Align and install valve body assembly into A/T case.
  3. Tighten valve body bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). Tighten small (5mm) oil screen bolts to 44 INCH lbs. (5 N.m) and the larger (6mm) oil screen bolts to 71 INCH lbs. (8 N.m).
  4. Install oil pan and tighten clamp nuts to 53 INCH lbs. (6 N.m). Install splash shield, and lower vehicle. Install ATF and adjust throttle cable.
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