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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB19999-3 BASE, 2D HATCHBACK, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE - REPAIR (2.0L & 2.3L)TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1999 Saab 9-3 Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic

Torque Specifications

1999 Saab 9-3 Base, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 11 (15)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 48 (65)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 130 (175)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
Step 1 44 (60)
Step 2 59 (80)
Step 3 (2)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt 19 (26)
Flywheel Bolt 59 (80)
Intake Manifold Bolt 16 (22)
Knock Sensor 15 (20)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt (3) 15 (20)
Oil Pan Bolt 15 (20)
Rod Bearing Bolt (3) 16 (20)
Thermostat Housing Bolt 16 (22)
Timing Chain Cover Bolt 16 (22)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 48 (65)
Water Pump Bolt 15 (20)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Belt Tensioner Pulley 71 (8)
Oil Pump Bolt 71 (8)
(1) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
(2) Tighten bolts an additional 90 degrees.
(3) Tighten bolts an additional 70 degrees.
RENDER: 1.0x

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