(210-2630) Retightening of the pulley to the crankshaft
Symptom: Engine vibrations and noises, in worst case serious engine damage due to loose drive belt pulley.
MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
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Bulletin Nbr:
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210-2630
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Date:
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May 2006
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Market:
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BE ES FR GB IT NL PT SE
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Retightening of the pulley to the crankshaft
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Customer Satisfaction Program 154 49
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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 get in touch with the nearest Saab garage as soon as possible to have the fault rectified.
Saab 9-3 M06 Z19DTH in accordance with the following Vehicle Identification Numbers
61137401, 61137410, 61137412, 61137451, 61137453, 61137457, 61137468, 61137469, 61137472, 61137474, 61137483, 61137487, 61137519, 61137523, 61137527, 61137529, 61137531, 61137535, 61137537, 61137546, 61137555, 61137557, 61137563, 61137568, 61137570, 61137571, 61137574, 61137577, 61137580, 61137584, 61137593, 61137596, 61137601, 61137607, 61137611, 61137615, 61137620, 61137624, 61137625, 61137627, 61137632, 61137642, 61137648, 61137654, 61137672, 61137675
An alignment of the gear for the timing belt is outside of the tolerance requirements. The clamping force of the screws for the crankshaft pulley has accordingly become deficient. The screws need to be torque tightened again.
Symptom description
Engine vibrations and noises, in worst case serious engine damage due to loose drive belt pulley.
Not affected.
For fitting the modification identity plate:
12 785 148 Modification identity plate
93 160 907 Cleaning agent Motip Dupli, aerosol 400 ml (sufficient for 50-100 cars)
Checking the modification identity plate
Before proceeding, check box A5 of the modification identity plate. From and including M04 the car's Warranty and Service Book contains the "Table of Modifications". A modification identity plate must be fitted in accordance with the section "Fitting the modification identity plate" where local directives require the marking of the car. If the box is not marked, continue as follows.
2.
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Remove the right-hand front wheel.
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3.
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Remove the right-hand front wing liner.
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4.
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Tighten the screws to the crankshaft pulley crosswise.
Note
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Rotate the crankshaft to access the screws.
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Tightening torque 25 Nm (18 lbf ft)
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5.
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Fit the right-hand front wing liner.
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6.
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Fit the right-hand front wheel.
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Marking the modification identity plate
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After carrying out the procedure, mark box A5 on the modification identity plate. From and including M04 the car's Warranty and Service Book contains the "Table of Modifications". Mark the box with the number "7" if the procedure was carried out by the importer or with the number "8" if carried out by the dealer.
Fitting the modification identity plate
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Note
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A modification identity plate must only be fitted where local directives require the marking of the car.
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Fit the modification identity plate as described in WIS.
9-3 (9440) M04 - General - General - Technical data - Plates and labels
Warranty/Time Information
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See separate information.