PRE-RELEASE
(471-2591) Noise from gear lever
Symptom: Rattling from the gear lever.
| TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN | |
| Bulletin Nbr: | 471-2591 |
| Date: ........... | November 2005 |
| Market: | ej US/CA |
| Noise from gear lever |
| Cars affected |
Saab 9-5 M98-M06 with manual gearbox and with Vehicle Identification Number up to and including 63500193.
| Background |
A rattling noise from the gear lever may be caused by the O-ring between the ball joint and the gearcase being too thin and not fully absorbing the mechanical play.
In the case of customer complaint, the following procedure must be carried out.
Symptom description
Rattling from the gear lever.| Parts required |
55 562 488 O-ring
| Procedure |
| 1. |
Set the gear lever in neutral position.
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| 2. |
Remove the gear lever gaiter from the surround.
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| 3. |
Remove the gear lever gaiter's surround.
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| 4. |
Carefully press in the three catches on the ball socket using a screwdriver and lift the gear liver up at the same time.
Thread the O-ring over the ball socket, gaiter and gear lever. 
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| 5. |
Fit the new O-ring on the ball socket. Use acid-free petroleum jelly.
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Press the ball socket down so that the three catches engage in the lever housing.
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| 7. |
Check that the ball socket is fitted securely by pulling the gear lever.
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| 8. |
Fit the gear lever gaiter's surround and the gaiter.
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| Warranty/Time Information |
In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period , use the following information to fill out the claim:
Failed Object: 43230
Fault/Reason code: 40
Location code: 09
Repair/Action code: 01
Time: 0.1 hr.
