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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20099-7X 5.3IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4L60-E/4L70-E - INTRODUCTIONSPECIFICATIONSSHIFT SPEED
2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3i
Shift Speed
2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3iSECTION Shift Speed
Shift Speed 4.2L (LL8) M30
| Β | Min. Throttle Upshift | WOT (mph/rpm) | WOT 3-1 | D1 2-1 | MIN TCC ON | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trans Cal | Trans Model | Axle Ratio | 1-2 | 2-3 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 2-3 | 3-4 | - | - | - |
| A | SDD, TDD | 3.42 | 13.5 | 26.6 | 34.8 | 49.5/6100 | 93.1/6100 | N/A | 39 | 41 | 44.5 |
| B | SDD, TDD | 3.73 | 12.4 | 24.4 | 31.9 | 45.4/6100 | 85.3/6100 | N/A | 36 | 39 | 40.4 |
| C | SDD, TDD | 4.10 | 11.3 | 22.2 | 29 | 41.3/6100 | 77.7/6100 | N/A | 32 | 34.2 | 36.8 |
| Shift Speeds are Given in MPH, except where noted. | |||||||||||
Shift Speed 5.3L (LH6) M30 3.42:1 Final Drive
| Percent Throttle | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trans Cal. Normal (Default) |
12.5 | 25 | 50 | 75 | 100 | |||||
| Km/h | mph | Km/h | mph | Km/h | mph | Km/h | mph | Km/h | mph | |
| 1-2 Upshift | 17.7 | 11.0 | 24.1 | 15.0 | 44.0 | 27.3 | 60.8 | 37.8 | 64.7 | 40.2 |
| 2-3 Upshift | 30.6 | 19.0 | 37.8 | 23.5 | 70.8 | 44.0 | 103.2 | 64.1 | 121.5 | 75.5 |
| 3-4 Upshift | 40.2 | 25.0 | 48.3 | 30.0 | 103.0 | 64.0 | - | - | - | - |
| 2-1 Down Shift | 12.9 | 8.0 | 12.9 | 8.0 | 12.9 | 8.0 | 18.0 | 11.2 | 53.1 | 33.0 |
| 3-2 Down Shift | 24.9 | 15.5 | 26.6 | 16.5 | 41.8 | 26.0 | 77.3 | 48.0 | 109.9 | 68.3 |
| 4-3 Down Shift | 35.4 | 22.0 | 37.8 | 23.5 | 74.0 | 46.0 | 117.6 | 73.1 | - | - |
| TCC Apply 4th Gear | 60.0 | 37.3 | 71.6 | 44.5 | 125.4 | 77.9 | - | - | - | - |
| LH6/M30 GMT360/370 Normal |
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Shift Speed 5.3L (LH6) M30 3.73:1 Final Drive
| Percent Throttle | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trans Cal. Normal (Default) |
12.5 | 25 | 50 | 75 | 100 | |||||
| Km/h | mph | Km/h | mph | Km/h | mph | Km/h | mph | Km/h | mph | |
| 1-2 Upshift | 16.2 | 10.0 | 22.0 | 14.0 | 40.0 | 25.0 | 55.8 | 34.7 | 59.3 | 37.0 |
| 2-3 Upshift | 28.0 | 17.4 | 33.0 | 21.0 | 64.8 | 40.3 | 94.6 | 58.8 | 111.3 | 69.2 |
| 3-4 Upshift | 36.8 | 23.0 | 44.2 | 27.5 | 94.4 | 58.7 | - | - | - | - |
| 2-1 Down Shift | 11.7 | 7.3 | 11.7 | 7.3 | 11.7 | 7.3 | 16.5 | 10.3 | 48.7 | 30.3 |
| 3-2 Down Shift | 22.8 | 14.2 | 24.3 | 15.1 | 38.3 | 23.8 | 70.8 | 44.0 | 100.7 | 62.6 |
| 4-3 Down Shift | 32.5 | 20.2 | 34.5 | 21.0 | 67.9 | 42.2 | 107.8 | 67.0 | - | - |
| TCC Apply 4th Gear | 65.0 | 34.2 | 65.6 | 40.8 | 114.9 | 71.4 | - | - | - | - |
| LH6/M30 GMT360/370 Normal |
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Shift Speed 6.0L (LS2) M70 - Trailblazer SS
| Β | Min. Throttle Upshift Km/h (mph) | WOT Upshift Km/h (mph) | WOT 3-1 Downshift Km/h (mph) | Manual D1 (2-1) Downshift Km/h (mph) | MIN TCC ON 4th Gear Km/h (mph) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calibration Normal |
Body | Axle | 1-2 | 2-3 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 2-3 | 3-4 | - | - | - |
| - | S/T | 4.10 | 12.0 (7.5) |
29 (18) |
40.2 (25) |
70.81 (44) |
130.3 (81) |
N/A | 54.7 (34) |
62.0 (38.5) |
57.1 (35.5) |
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.