SAAB WIS ONLINE

Cover, differential clutch, replacement

Cover, differential clutch, replacement

Warning

The hydraulic pressure in the differential clutch is very high. Wait for at least 10 minutes before removing any parts from the differential clutch.


Important

It is very important to observe maximum cleanliness when working on the differential clutch. Dirt particles can seriously damage the function and service life of the differential clutch.


To remove


1. Raise the car.

2. Remove the exhaust system .

3. Remove propeller shaft .

4. Release the catches (A) from the control module and remove the protective cover (B) from the hydraulic pump.


5. Loosen the cable clip (A)


6. Remove the electrical connector (A).


7. Use a column jack as support for the differential clutch. Secured with straps (A).


8. Remove the bolts (B) to the differential clutch and limited slip differential.

9. Lower the differential clutch and limited slip differential so far that the cover can be removed, exercise care that drive shaft universal joints are not damaged.

10. Place a receptacle under the differential clutch.

11. Loosen the purge hose (A) from the cover.

12. Remove the cover (B).



To fit


1. Wash the cover.

2. Fit the cover (B) with a new gasket. Tighten the bolts alternately.

Tightening torque 5.7 Nm (4.2 lbf ft)


3. Fill with new oil. See Check/change of oil in the differential clutch .

4. Connect the purge hose (A) to the cover.

5. Raise the differential clutch and limited slip differential.

6. Fit the bolts (B) to the differential clutch and limited slip differential.

Tightening torque: 90 Nm (66.4 lbf ft) + 90°+15°


7. Dismantle the strap (A).

8. Fit the electrical connector (A).


9. Fit the cable clip (A).


10. Fit the protective cover (A) on the hydraulic pump and lock the catches (B) to the control module.


11. Fit propeller shaft .

12. Fit the exhaust system .

13. Check the oil level in the differential clutch. See Check/change of oil in the differential clutch .

14. Lower the car to the floor.