(644-2196) Noise from the power steering system
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MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
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Bulletin Nbr:
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644-2196
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Date:
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December 1999
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Market:
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US, CA
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Noise from the power steering system
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Customer Satisfaction Campaign 104 82
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Cars in stock must be rectified before delivery.
A personal communication must be sent to the owners of cars already delivered, requesting them to contact their nearest Saab garage as soon as possible to have the fault rectified.
Saab 9-3
M1998, VIN X2005573-X2008735
M1999, VIN X2020001-X2025640
Saab 9-3 CV
M1998, VIN X7001918-X7004278
M1999, VIN X7020001-X7021480
The check valve fitted on the delivery pipe nipple can come loose.
If the check valve comes, the power steering system may become noisy. Other possible symptoms are high fluid level in the fluid reservoir, or that the fluid gets abnormally warm.
49 09 073 Nipple
50 57 724 Seal
16-89 96 852 Ring sleeve (new special tool)
Check box A2 of the modification identity plate before preceding. Continue as follows if the box has
not
been marked.
LHD
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1.
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Undo and bend aside the main fuse box, and fasten using strap 83 95 212.
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2.
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Pinch off the power steering return hose with hose clip pliers 30 07 739.
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3.
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Clean around the banjo nipple.
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4.
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Place a rag under the connection, to collect any fluid.
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Note
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Cars with manual gearbox:
Take care not to damage the master clutch cylinder.
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5.
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Undo the delivery pipe banjo nipple using special tool 89 96 852.
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6.
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Remove the banjo nipple and seal from the delivery pipe.
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Note
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Make sure the check valve is not still connected to the steering gear. If necessary, remove the check valve before the new banjo nipple is fitted.
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7.
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Fit the new banjo nipple and new seal to the delivery pipe.
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8.
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Tighten the banjo nipple to the steering gear.
Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 lbf ft).
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9.
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Fit the main fuse box.
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10.
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Refill the system with new hydraulic fluid, in accordance with specifications.
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Note
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Always use new fluid.
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Do not turn the steering wheel, as air can enter the steering gear requiring longer to purge.
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11.
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Run the engine for 5 seconds.
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12.
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Check the fluid level in the reservoir, and top up if necessary. At 20°C, the fluid level should be half way between the MAX and MIN marks.
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13.
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Start the engine and let it run until no more bubbles appear in the fluid reservoir. Use a torch to be able to see properly.
Abnormal noise from the pump is an indication that there is still air in the system.
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14.
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Switch of the engine and check the fluid level. Top up if necessary.
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15.
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Check for leakage around the connectors on the steering gear.
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16.
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Wipe up any spilt fluid.
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Marking the modification identity plate
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On completion of the necessary rectification, box A2 on the modification identity plate must be marked. If the work is carried out by the importer, mark the box with a “7”. If done by the dealer, mark it with an “8”.
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Warranty/Time information
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See separate information.
