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To remove

  1. Place drapes over the wings to keep the paintwork clean and protect it from damage.
  2. Remove the upper engine cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Engine Cover
    G03712448Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the battery cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Battery Cover
    G03712449Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the battery with coolant pipe, bonnet switch and fuse box.
    Fig 3: Removing Battery With Coolant Pipe, Bonnet Switch And Fuse Box
    G03712450Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Unplug the control module connector and remove the battery tray. Unplug the connector under the control module.
    Fig 4: Unplugging Connector Under Control Module
    G03712451Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the breather hose from the transmission.
    Fig 5: Removing Breather Hose From Transmission
    G03712452Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the gear cable from the selector lever arm. The selector lever must be in position N.
  8. Remove the cable from the cable retainer by pulling back the locking sleeve.
  9. Remove the ground cable from the transmission casing.
  10. Remove the upper bolts of the transmission casing. For simpler dismantling, use 87 92 723 ACCESS TOOL, BOLT IN JOINT BETWEEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE  .
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Bolts Of Transmission Casing
    G03712453Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Lift off the expansion tank from its holder and fit 83 96 178 Kit, lifting eyes B207 onto the engine.
    Fig 7: Illustration For Steps 11 & 12
    G03712454Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Place 83 94 850 LIFTING BEAM  and 83 95 287 HOLDER  on the engine. Remove the oil dipstick and take the weight off the engine and transmission. Note the location of the hooks in the illustration.
  13. Undo the upper bumper shell mountings.
    Fig 8: Illustration For Steps 14-17
    G03712455Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Suspend two 83 95 212 STRAP  in place above the radiator core so they are accessible from below.
  15. Raise the car.
  16. Remove the front wheels.
  17. Remove the spoiler shield. CV: 
  18. Secure the radiator core with the straps.
    Fig 9: Removing Radiator Core With Straps
    G03712456Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the radiator brackets from the subframe.
    Fig 10: Removing Radiator Brackets From Subframe
    G03712457Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Cut the exhaust pipe 87 mm from the front end of the silencer and remove the pipe from the flange. Use 83 95 667 Pipe cutter/exhaust system.
    Fig 11: Cutting Exhaust Pipe From Front End Of Silencer
    G03712458Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the engine torque rod from the subframe.
    Fig 12: Removing Engine Torque Rod From Subframe
    G03712459Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the bolt and nut holding the suspension arm to the steering swivel member on both sides.
    Fig 13: Illustration For Steps 22-24
    G03712460Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Detach the anti-roll bar from the link arm.
  24. Unplug the connector and detach the cable clip of the headlamp angle sensor (option)
  25. Remove the steering gear from the subframe. Keep the nuts and washers safe. Leave the steering gear hanging.
    Fig 14: Removing Steering Gear From Subframe
    G03712461Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the clamps holding the power steering pipe from the subframe.
    Fig 15: Removing Clamps Holding Power Steering Pipe From Subframe
    G03712462Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the front part of the wing liner and bend it out of the way.
  28. Position a trolley lift with jig underneath.
    Fig 16: Positioning Trolley Lift With Jig Underneath
    G03712463Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the subframe bolts and the rear brackets.
    Fig 17: Illustration For Steps 29-34
    G03712464Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Lower the subframe slightly.
  31. Pull out the steering arm ball joints from the steering swivel members.
  32. Remove the anti-roll bar from the subframe, protect the steering gear boot. Fit bolts loosely in the link arms so the anti-roll bar is kept hanging in place.
  33. Lower the subframe.
  34. Remove the torque rod bracket. Undo the bolt for the torque rod for easier fitting.
    Fig 18: Removing Torque Rod Bracket
    G03712465Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Unplug the starter motor electric connections and remove the starter motor.
    Fig 19: Removing Starter Motor
    G03712466Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Undo the 6 bolts holding the torque converter to the driver plate. Turn the plate using an open-end spanner on the pulley center bolt. Turn clockwise.
    Fig 20: Removing Torque Converter To Driver Plate Bolts
    G03712467Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  37. Undo the plug and press the torque converter towards the transmission and fit 87 92 574 HOLDER  for holding the torque converter in place while removing the transmission.
    Fig 21: Fitting Special Tool
    G03712468Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  38. Place a receptacle under the car and drain the transmission fluid. Refit the oil plug with a new seal.

    Tightening torque 45 Nm (33 lbf ft) 

  39. Detach the transmission oil cooling hoses and plug the holes and hoses with 82 92 955 Plugs, spare part kit.
    Fig 22: Detaching Transmission Oil Cooling Hoses And Plug
    G03712469Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  40. Remove the bolts in the charge air pipe bracket and move away the pipe.
    Fig 23: Removing Bolts In Charge Air Pipe Bracket
    G03712470Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  41. Remove the lower transmission bolts. Leave one bolt in place loose.
    Fig 24: Removing Lower Transmission Bolts
    G03712471Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  42. Disconnect the ground lead.
    Fig 25: Illustration For Steps 42-44
    G03712472Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  43. Detach the ABS cable from the clip and undo the left drive shaft using 87 92 616 REMOVAL TOOL, DRIVE SHAFTS  .
  44. Suspend the shaft by means of a cable tie.
  45. Lower the car, mark the location of the bolts on the left engine mounting with a marker pen to ensure correct refitting and then remove the bracket from the mounting.
    Fig 26: Removing Bracket From Mounting
    G03712473Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  46. Lower the power train with the lifting beam to facilitate removal of the transmission.
  47. Undo the clip securing the power steering hose.
    Fig 27: Removing Power Steering Hose Clip
    G03712474Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  48. Raise the car and move aside the power steering cooling coil. Hang it up with 83 95 212 STRAP  .
  49. Raise the car. Fit 87 92 608 HOLDER FOR SINGLE-COLUMN LIFT  onto a column jack. Adjust and tighten the tool in the transmission as illustrated. Use a bolt with 8.8 grade that is approx. 20 mm longer than the removed bolt as well as a bolt (8.8 grade) with nut on the rear lifting eye.
    Fig 28: Adjusting Tool In Transmission
    G03712475Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 29: Tightening Tool In Transmission
    G03712476Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  50. Remove the remaining bolts securing the transmission to the engine.
    Fig 30: Removing Transmission To Engine Bolts
    G03712477Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  51. Remove the last bolt, pull out the transmission and lower it.
    IMPORTANT: The jack can tip over. Be careful.
    Fig 31: Removing Bolt
    G03712478Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  52. 51. Lift the transmission down from the column jack with an engine lift and 87 92 442 LIFTING CABLE  while undoing the lifting tool from the transmission.
  53. Plug the holes for the drive shafts if the transmission is to undergo transport.
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