2005 SAAB 9-2X steering

11 - 8Maintenance and service
18 February 2004
Engine compartment overview"2.5-liter non-turbo models
13 1112 10 86 5 4 3 2 1
7
9
UGB090BB
1) Air cleaner element (page 11-
22)
2) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-28) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-32)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
38)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev-
el gauge (page 11-30)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-
37)
6) Fuse box (page 11-62)
7) Battery (page 11-60)
8) Windshield washer tank (page
11-52)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page
11-17)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-
10)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-17)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir
(page 11-35)
ProCarManuals.com

11 - 9
Maintenance and service
– CONTINUED –
11
18 February 2004
"2.0-liter turbo models
13 12 11 10 86 5 4 3 2 1
7
9
UGB091BB
1) Air cleaner element (page 11-
22)
2) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-28) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-32)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
38)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev-
el gauge (page 11-30)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-
37)
6) Fuse box (page 11-62)
7) Battery (page 11-60)
8) Windshield washer tank (page
11-52)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page
11-17)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-
10)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-17)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir
(page 11-35)
ProCarManuals.com

11 -2 7
Maintenance and service
– CONTINUED –
11
26 December 2003
Drive belts1) Power steering pump pulley
2) Air conditioner compressor pulley
3) Crank pulleyThe alternator, power steering pump, and air condi-
tioner compressor depend on drive belts. Satisfactory
performance requires that belt tension be correct.
To check belt tension, place a straightedge (ruler)
across two adjacent pulleys and apply a force of 22 lbs
(98 N, 10 kg) midway between the pulleys by using a
spring scale. Belt deflection should be the amountspecified. If a belt is loose, cracked, or worn, contact
your Saab dealer.
in (mm)
2
3A B 1
HSB033BB
Deflection
New belt Used belt
A 0.28 – 0.35 (7.0 – 9.0) 0.35 – 0.43 (9.0 – 11.0)
B 0.30 – 0.33 (7.5 – 8.5) 0.35 – 0.40 (9.0 – 10.0)
ProCarManuals.com

11 -3 5
Maintenance and service
– CONTINUED –
11
26 December 2003
may be an oil leak. If you suspect a problem,have the vehicle checked at your Saab dealer."Recommended grade and viscosityEach oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi-
tives. Never use different brands together.Oil grade:
API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity no. and applicable temperature
Power steering fluid"Checking the fluid level1) Reservoir tankThe power steering fluid expands greatly as its tem-
perature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid
temperature. Therefore, the reservoir tank has two dif-
ferent checking ranges for hot and cold fluids.
Check the power steering fluid level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and stop the en-
gine.
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
-20 0 6020
80W
75W/9080 100 40
85W90
HSB036BA
1
UGB097BB
ProCarManuals.com

11 - 3 6Maintenance and service
26 December 2003
1) Specified range2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has been run:
Check that the oil level is between “HOT MIN” and
“HOT MAX” on the surface of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is run: Check
that the oil level is between “COLD MIN” and “COLD
MAX” on the surface of the reservoir tank.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the applicable “MIN”
line, add the recommended fluid as necessary to bring
the level between the “MIN” and “MAX” line.
If the fluid level is extreme low, it may indicate possible
leakage. Consult your Saab dealer for an inspection.
Be careful not to burn yourself because the flu-id may be hot.!When power steering fluid is being added,
use only clean fluid, and be careful not to allow
any dirt into the tank. And never use different
brands together.!Avoid spilling fluid when adding it in the tank."Recommended fluid“Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid
1
1
HSB045BB
ProCarManuals.com

11 - 4 6Maintenance and service
26 December 2003
Incorrect tire pressures detract from controllability and
ride comfort, and they cause the tires to wear abnor-
mally.
!Correct tire pressure (tread worn evenly)
Roadholding is good, and steering is responsive. Roll-
ing resistance is low, so fuel consumption is also low-
er.!Abnormally low tire pressure (tread worn at
shoulders)
Rolling resistance is high, so fuel consumption is also
higher.
HSB052AA
HSB053AA
ProCarManuals.com

11 -4 7
Maintenance and service
– CONTINUED –
11
26 December 2003
!Abnormally high tire pressure (tread worn in cen-
ter)
Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tire magnifies the ef-
fects of road-surface bumps and dips, possibly result-
ing in vehicle damage.
If the tire label shows tire pressures for the vehicle
when fully loaded and for the vehicle when towing a
trailer, adjust the tire pressures to the values that
match current loading conditions.Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire
pressures can cause the tires to deform severe-ly and to rapidly become hot. A sharp increase
in temperature could cause tread separation,
and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss
of vehicle control could lead to an accident."Wheel balanceEach wheel was correctly balanced when your vehicle
was new, but the wheels will become unbalanced as
the tires become worn during use. Wheel imbalance
causes the steering wheel to vibrate slightly at certain
vehicle speeds and detracts from the vehicle’s
straight-line stability. It can also cause steering and
suspension system problems and abnormal tire wear.
If you suspect that the wheels are not correctly bal-
anced, have them checked and adjusted by your Saab
dealer. Also have them adjusted after tire repairs and
after tire rotation.NOTELoss of correct wheel alignment* causes the tires
to wear on one side and reduces the vehicle’s run-
ning stability. Contact your Saab dealer if you no-
tice abnormal tire wear.*: The suspension system is designed to hold each wheel at
a certain alignment (relative to the other wheels and to the
road) for optimum straight-line stability and cornering perfor-
mance.
HSB054AA
ProCarManuals.com

11 -7 5
Maintenance and service
– CONTINUED –
11
26 December 2003
"Front turn signal light and front side
marker light bulbs!Right hand side
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your Saab
dealer replace the bulbs if necessary.
!Left hand side
1. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left.
2. Undo the three clips at the bottom of the undercov-
er beside the front-left wheel.3. Undo the hook at the top of the undercover beside
the front-left wheel.
UGB114BA
UGB114CA
ProCarManuals.com