Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

Replace the differential side oil seal with new one.

NOTE: Replacement is not necessary when new oil seal has been installed.

Install the rear cushion rubber to transmission assembly.

Tightening torque:

39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft-lb)

Install the ST to converter case.

ST 32005099 STOPPER SET

Fig 1: Installing ST To Converter Case

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Install the transmission onto engine.

Gradually raise the transmission with transmission jack.

Fig 2: Installing Transmission Onto Engine

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Engage them at splines.

While gradually lifting the transmission jack, turn the screw of engine support, and then tilt the engine forward.

Install the transmission rear crossmember.

Tightening torque:

T1: 35 Nm (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb)

T2: 70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 51 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Installing Transmission Rear Crossmember

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Take off the transmission jack.

Tighten the nuts and bolts which hold the lower side of transmission to engine.

Tightening torque:

50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Tightening Nuts And Bolts

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Tighten the bolt of clutch housing cover.

Lower the vehicle.

Connect the engine and transmission.

Remove the ST from converter case.

NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing ST.

ST 32005099 STOPPER SET

Install the starter.

Tighten the bolt which holds the upper side of transmission to engine.

Tightening torque:

50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Tightening Bolt

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Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.

Tighten the bolts which hold the torque converter clutch to drive plate.

Tighten the other bolts while rotating the engine by using ST.

Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear
ST 32005163 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH
Saab 9-2X 2.0T Aero
ST 32005164 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

Tightening torque:

25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Removing STS

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Clog the plug onto service hole.

Install the V-belt cover.

Remove the STs.

ST 32005085 ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET

Fig 7: Removing STS

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Install the pitching stopper bracket.

Tightening torque:

41 Nm (4.1 kgf-m, 30.0 ft-lb)

Install the pitching stopper.

Tightening torque:

T1: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)

T2: 58 Nm (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Installing Pitching Stopper Bracket

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Lift-up the vehicle.

Replace the snap ring of front drive shaft with a new one.

Apply grease to the oil seal lips.

Install the ST to side retainer.

ST 32005040 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 9: Installing ST To Side Retainer

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Align the spline of front differential shaft to that of differential bevel gear for insertion, and remove them using ST.

ST 32005040 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Insert the front drive shaft into transmission securely by pressing the front housing from outside.

Fig 10: Installing Ball Joint Into Housing

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Install the ball joint into housing.

Connect the stabilizer link to transverse link, and tighten the bolts.

NOTE: Discard the loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.

Tightening torque:

T1: 30 Nm (3.1 kgf-m, 22.4 ft-lb)

T2: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Installing Bolt

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Install the shift select cable onto select lever.

Install the oil charge pipe, and connect the ATF cooler hoses to pipe.

Fig 12: Installing Oil Charge Pipe

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Install the propeller shaft.

Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)

Fig 13: Installing Heat Shield Cover

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Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.

Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear

Saab 9-2X 2.0T Aero

Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear)

Install the center exhaust pipe. (Saab 9-2X 2.0T Aero)

Install the under cover.

Lower the vehicle.

Install the ATF level gauge.

Fig 14: Installing ATF Level Gauge

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Connect the following connectors.

Transmission harness connectors

Transmission ground terminal

Install the air cleaner case stay.

Tightening torque:

16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)

Install the air cleaner case or air intake chamber. (Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear)

Install the air intake chamber. (Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear)

Install the intercooler. (Saab 9-2X 2.0T Aero)

Connect the battery ground cable.

Fill ATF up to the middle of the "COLD" side on level gauge by using oil charge pipe.

Take off the vehicle from lift arms.

Check select lever operation.

Bleed air from control valve. (Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear)

Check the ATF level.

Perform the advance operation of learning control. (Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear)

Check the road test.