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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20109-5REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONTRANSFER CASEALL-WHEEL DRIVEADJUSTMENT REPLACEMENTTRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2010 Saab 9-5

Installation Procedure

2010 Saab 9-5SECTION Installation Procedure
  1. Clean the contact surfaces between the transfer case and the gearbox. Fit a new O-ring.
  2. Raise and align the transfer case in the correct position in relation to the gearbox.
  3. Refer to FASTENER CAUTION .

    Fit the transfer case. Tighten the bolts in the correct order as illustrated.

    Tighten 

    110 Nm (81 lb ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Case Fasteners, Support Bracket To Engine Fasteners And Support Bracket Fasteners
    G09437262Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fit the support bracket between the transfer case and the engine carefully in three steps to avoid breakage.
  5. Tighten the support bracket fasteners (1).

    Tighten 

    5 Nm (44 lb in)

    Fig 2: Identifying Support Bracket To Engine Fasteners
    G09437263Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Tighten the support bracket to engine fasteners (2).
    • For LBW/A28NET: 22 Nm (16 lb ft) 
    • For LDK/A20NHT and LBY/A20DTR: 60 Nm (44 lb ft) 
  7. Tighten the support bracket fasteners (1).

    Tighten 

    60 Nm (44 lb ft)

  8. Install the bleed hose, if equipped.
  9. Install the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to TRANSMISSION REAR MOUNT REPLACEMENT (A/T) or TRANSMISSION REAR MOUNT REPLACEMENT (F40) .
  10. Install the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, REPLACE (GNA) or SUBFRAME, REPLACE (GNB) .
  11. Install the front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to FRONT WHEELHOUSE FRONT LINER REPLACEMENT .
  12. Install the right drive shaft. Refer to FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE (GNB) or FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE (PETROL) .
  13. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  14. Manual transmission: Fill the transmission with oil. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT .
  15. Automatic transmission: Fill the transmission with oil. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION CHECK .
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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.