PRE-RELEASE
Changing generator, 4-cyl. LHD
| Changing generator, 4-cyl. LHD |
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If the car is equipped with a radio other than a genuine Saab radio, check that the customer has the radio code before commencing work. |
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Drape protective covers over the front wings.
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Lift off the battery cap and disconnect the negative cable.
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Remove the shield over the intake manifold.
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Remove the crankcase ventilation solenoid and constant-pressure valves.
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Relieve the tension on the belt tensioner and remove it. Use special tool 83 95 254.
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Remove the generator's upper retaining bolt.
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Mark and detach the retaining nut on the right-hand engine mounting and lubricate it to give it some mobility.
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Detach the retaining nut on the rear engine mounting.
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Remove the front exhaust pipe, see
Front exhaust system with three-way catalytic converter, 4 cyl.
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Remove the hose between the oil trap and the oil sump.
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Disconnect the terminals B+ and D+ on the generator.
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Remove the generator's lower retaining bolt.
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Face the generator and belt pulley downwards between the steering gear and the intermediate shaft.
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Insert a bar carefully between the gearbox and the subframe.
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Lower the generator.
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| Refitting |
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To make is easier to refit the generator, tap the bushings until they are level with the mountings.
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Clean the generator mountings and apply Vaseline to prevent oxidization.
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Insert a bar carefully between the gearbox and the subframe.
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Lower the generator.
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Refit the generator retaining bolts loosely.
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Clean terminals B+ and D+ and apply Vaseline before connecting them.
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Refit the hose between the oil trap and the oil sump.
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Fit the front exhaust pipe, see
Front exhaust system with three-way catalytic converter, 4 cyl.
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Refit the generator's upper retaining bolt.
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Refit the belt tensioner.
Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 lbf ft) |
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Mount the drive belt. Check the position of the belt on all the pulleys and reapply the tension. Remove the tension reliever.
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Fit the crankcase ventilation vacuum valve.
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Adjust the right-hand engine mounting as per the marking. Check that the engine has a neutral position and tighten the retaining nut to the correct torque.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 lbf ft). |
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Tighten the retaining nut on the rear engine mounting to the correct torque.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (19 lbf ft). |
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Refit the shield on to the intake manifold.
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Reconnect the battery's negative cable and refit the cap.
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Set the clock and reprogram the radio code.
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Start the engine and let it run at idle speed for a moment. Switch off the engine and check that the belt is correctly positioned.
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