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2006 Saab 9-2X F4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Drive/Propeller Shaft
COMPONENT
PROPELLER SHAFT
(1) Propeller shaft (DOJ)
(2) Propeller shaft UJ type)
(3) Rear differential
Tightening torque: Nm type) (kgf-m, ft. lbs.)
T1:31 (3.2, 22.9)
T2: 52 (5.3, 38.3)
FRONT AXLE
EBJ+PTJ type
(1) Circlip
(2) Baffle plate (PTJ)
(3) Outer race (PTJ)
(4) Snap ring
(5) Trunnion
(6) Free ring
(7) Circlip
(8) Boot band
(9) Boot (PTJ)
(10) Boot (EBJ)
(11) EBJ ASSY
(12) Tone wheel
(13) Baffle plate
(14) Oil seal (IN)
(15) Snap ring
(16) Bearing
(17) Housing
(18) Oil seal (OUT)
(19) Hub bolt
(20) Hub
(21) Axle nut
Tightening torque: Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.)
T. 220 (22.4, 162)
REAR AXLE
(1) Circlip
(2) Baffle plate (DOJ)
(3) Outer race (DOJ)
(4) Snap ring
(5) Inner race
(6) Ball
(7) Cage
(8) Circlip
(9) Boot band
(10) Boot (DOJ)
(11) Boot
(12) Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear: BJ ASSY Turbo: (EBJ ASSY
(13) Baffle plate
(14) Oil seal (IN. No. 2)
(15) Oil seal (IN.)
(16) Housing
(17) Bearing
(18) Snap ring
(19) Oil seal (OUT)
(20) Tone wheel
(21) Hub bolt BJ ASSY
(22) Hub
(23) Axle nut
Tightening torque: Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.)
T1: 13 (1.3, 9.4)
T2: 190 (19.4, 140)
PROPELLER SHAFT
PROPELLER SHAFT:
(1) Propeller shaft (DOJ)
(2) Propeller shaft UJ type)
(3) Rear differential
Tightening torque: Nm type) (kgf-m, ft. lbs.)
T1:31 (3.2, 22.9)
T2: 52 (5.3, 38.3)
FRONT AXLE
EBJ+PTJ type
FRONT AXLE EBJ+PTJ type:
(1) Circlip
(2) Baffle plate (PTJ)
(3) Outer race (PTJ)
(4) Snap ring
(5) Trunnion
(6) Free ring
(7) Circlip
(8) Boot band
(9) Boot (PTJ)
(10) Boot (EBJ)
(11) EBJ ASSY
(12) Tone wheel
(13) Baffle plate
(14) Oil seal (IN)
(15) Snap ring
(16) Bearing
(17) Housing
(18) Oil seal (OUT)
(19) Hub bolt
(20) Hub
(21) Axle nut
Tightening torque: Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.)
T. 220 (22.4, 162)
REAR AXLE
REAR AXLE:
(1) Circlip
(2) Baffle plate (DOJ)
(3) Outer race (DOJ)
(4) Snap ring
(5) Inner race
(6) Ball
(7) Cage
(8) Circlip
(9) Boot band
(10) Boot (DOJ)
(11) Boot
(12) Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear: BJ ASSY Turbo: (EBJ ASSY
(13) Baffle plate
(14) Oil seal (IN. No. 2)
(15) Oil seal (IN.)
(16) Housing
(17) Bearing
(18) Snap ring
(19) Oil seal (OUT)
(20) Tone wheel
(21) Hub bolt BJ ASSY
(22) Hub
(23) Axle nut
Tightening torque: Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.)
T1: 13 (1.3, 9.4)
T2: 190 (19.4, 140)
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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.