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Trailer Hitch Coupler - Insufficient Lubrication

SI No. 113-2084
PI No.

Date: February 1999
Distr. all

9-3, 900
9-5





Revision to Saab Original Service Program

Cars affected
All cars fitted with removable towbar (trailer hitch).

Background
It is possible that the towbar (trailer hitch) will not lock securely to the coupling pin if the coupling is dirty or insufficiently lubricated.

Parts required

Wheel bearing grease

Procedure





Clean the coupling pin as necessary. Lubricate the coupling pin with wheel bearing grease on each service occasion Make sure the towbar (trailer hitch) bail unit is easy to fit/remove and that it locks securely.

Insert this revision in Service Manual group 1, Service under the heading Lubrication.

900 manual: page 73.
9-3 manual: page 85.
9-5 manual: page 78.





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