223 Maintenance and owner assistance
(c.) Check wheel alignment if irregular or premature tire wear is apparent.
Service Intervals **
Miles = U.S. Cars
Kilometers = Canadian Cars
1,000
(1,600 km)
10,000
(16,000 km)
20,000
(32,000 km)
30,000
(48,000 km)
40,000
(64,000 km)
50,000
(80,000 km)
60,000
(96,000 km)
70,000
(112,000 km)
80,000
(128,000 km)
90,000
(144,000 km)
100,000
(160,000 km)
Service #
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Chassis
R Ball joint clearance, outer and inner steering joints and
rubber boots""""""""""
R Front suspension, rear axle mountings; retighten"
R Shock absorbers and bushes; tightness and condition"""
R Tire pressure, tread depth and wear (c.)"""""""""""
R Rotate tires, front to rear""""""""""
R Brake pads and discs; wear and condition""""""""""
R Brake lines and hoses"""""""""""
R Brake fluid level and renewal (max. 2-year intervals)""" ! "" ! "" ! "
R Check handbrake function"""""""""""
R Power steering fluid level"""""""""""
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234 SpecificationsNOTESnow chains
Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and must be
used on the following tire/wheel combinations:
Wheel Tire
6 x 15_________ 195/65 R15 M+S (not 9-5 2.3 Turbo Aero) or
205/65 R15 M+S (not 9-5 2.3 Turbo Aero)
6.5 x 16________ 205/55 R16 M+S or
215/55 R16
Max. speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
Consult your authorized Saab dealer of approved snow chains.NOTEWheels larger than 17” must not be fitted.
The wheel offset must not exceed 49 mm.
Vehicles with 12.05 in (306 mm) front brake discs must not use
15” rims.
Front-wheel alignment: toe-in, measured
between rims:
Front __________________________ 0.0585±0.0195 in
(1.5±0.5 mm)
Rear ___________________________ 0.0866±0.0585 in
(2.2±1.5 mm)
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