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Page 13 Pre-delivery serviceFluid level, power steering
Grade of fluid:
Change as follows: "Texaco Power Steering Fluid 1890 or GM Power Steering Fluid can be used if Texaco Power Steering Fluid 1890 is not available."
Add the following paragraph and note:
It has been found that mineral oil 4634, which is used for Saab 900 -M93 and Saab 9000 models, could be a contributing source of unwanted noise in cold weather if used in M94 Saab 900 models.
Note:
Never mix the oils with each other since the advantage of Saab Power Steering fluid 1890 would then be lost.
Page 15 Pre-delivery service
Retightening the front assembly joints
b. Support arm rear bearing to subframe 100 Nm (74 ft.lb.) + 750 + 150 should read 110 Nm (81 ft.lb.) + 750.
Add the following note between steps d. and e.
Important:
Before tightening the clamp bolt, the track-rod end must be correctly positioned, 90° to the MacPherson strut.
Apply anti-corrosion agent to the threads of the adjusting screw if they show signs of corrosion.
Page 24 Saab Original Service - Engine oil change
Oil capacities
B204, B206, B234: reads 5.0 litres (5.3 qts) including filter. Should be 4.0 litres (4.2 qts) including filter.
Page 25 Manual gearbox oil level
No tightening torque specified for any of the plugs. Should be 50 +/- 5 Nm (37 +/- 3.7 ft.lb.).
Page 29 Retightening the front assembly joints
b. Support arm rear bearing to subframe 100 Nm (74 ft.lb.) + 750 + 150 should read 110 Nm (81 ft.lb.) + 750.
Add the following note between steps d. and e.
Important:
Before tightening the clamp bolt, the track-rod end must be correctly positioned, 90° to the MacPherson strut.
Apply anti-corrosion agent to the threads of the adjusting screw if they show signs of corrosion.
Page 30 Steering ball joints and rubber gaiters
The first paragraph should read: "Check the inner and outer joints for wear. There should be no free play. Inspect the rubber gaiters. Check that the position of the track-rod end is correct, 90° to the MacPherson strut.
Page 31 Coolant
Coolant capacity not specified, should be 8.5 litres (B206i/B234i/B204L), 8.0 litres (B258i).
Page 32 Fluid level, power steering
Change as follows: "Texaco Power Steering Fluid 1890 or GM Power Steering Fluid can be used if Texaco Power Steering Fluid 1890 is not available."
Add the following paragraph and note:
It has been found that mineral oil 4634, which is used for Saab 900 -M93 and Saab 9000 models, could be a contributing source of unwanted noise in cold weather if used in M94 Saab 900 models.
Note:
Never mix the oils with each other since the advantage of Saab Power Steering fluid 1890 would then be lost.
Page 40 Front wheel alignment, toe-in
Add the following note after the text Tightening torque: track rod clamp bolts 22 Nm (16 lb.ft.).
Important:
Before tightening the clamp bolt, the track-rod end must be correctly positioned. 90° to the MacPherson strut. Apply anti-corrosion agent to the threads of the adjusting screw if they show signs of corrosion.
Page 42 Lubrication, lubricants
17 Change as follows: "Texaco Power Steering Fluid 1890 or GM Power Steering Fluid can be used if Texaco Power Steering Fluid 1890 is not available."
Add the following paragraph and note:
It has been found that mineral oil 4634, which is used for Saab 900 -M93 and Saab 9000 models, could be a contributing source of unwanted noise in cold weather if used in M94 Saab 900 models.
Note:
Never mix the oils with each other since the advantage of Saab Power Steering fluid 1890 would then be lost.