Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Saab 9-2X F4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Connecting Rod, Engine
CONNECTING ROD
Cap Nuts 45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2)
Bend twist per 100 mm (3.94 in) in length
Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Side clearance of large end
Standard 0.070 - 0.330 mm (0.0028 - 0.0130 in.)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
Bearing of large end
Oil clearance
Standard 0.016 - 0.044 mm (0.00063 - 0.0017 in.)
Limit 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Bearing size (Thickness at center)
Standard 1.492 - 1.501 mm (0.0587 - 0.0591 in.)
0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) US 1.510 - 1.513 mm (0.0594 - 0.0596 in.)
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) US 1.520 - 1.523 mm (0.0598 - 0.0600 in.)
0.25 mm (0.0098 in.) US 1.620 - 1.623 mm (0.0638 - 0.0639 in.)
Bushing of small end
Clearance between piston pin and bushing
Standard 0 - 0.022 mm (0 - 0.0009 in.)
Limit 0.030 mm (0.0012 in.)
NOTE:
US: Undersize
OS: Oversize
ID: Inside Diameter
OD: Outside Diameter
Cap Nuts 45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2)
Bend twist per 100 mm (3.94 in) in length
Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Side clearance of large end
Standard 0.070 - 0.330 mm (0.0028 - 0.0130 in.)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
Bearing of large end
Oil clearance
Standard 0.016 - 0.044 mm (0.00063 - 0.0017 in.)
Limit 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Bearing size (Thickness at center)
Standard 1.492 - 1.501 mm (0.0587 - 0.0591 in.)
0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) US 1.510 - 1.513 mm (0.0594 - 0.0596 in.)
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) US 1.520 - 1.523 mm (0.0598 - 0.0600 in.)
0.25 mm (0.0098 in.) US 1.620 - 1.623 mm (0.0638 - 0.0639 in.)
Bushing of small end
Clearance between piston pin and bushing
Standard 0 - 0.022 mm (0 - 0.0009 in.)
Limit 0.030 mm (0.0012 in.)
NOTE:
US: Undersize
OS: Oversize
ID: Inside Diameter
OD: Outside Diameter
Factory Service Tools
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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.