9000 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC (1986)
3.
Remove the valve body cover on the transmission. Inspect for separated droplets of antifreeze or pink, milky emulsion in the recesses of the valve
body assembly and main case.
Action Required:
1.
If evidence of ATF is found in the coolant and/or coolant is found in the ATF, the engine radiator must be replaced.
2.
If evidence of ATF is found in the coolant and the transmission does not have any of the symptoms described above:
A.
Replace the engine radiator
B.
Remove the air-cooled oil cooler, thermostat, and oil cooler hoses and clean thoroughly to remove any traces of antifreeze. The SAAB
Flushing Kit will not remove liquid contaminants.
C.
Change transmission fluid using new Dexron II ATF
D.
Flush and refill engine coolant using SAAB antifreeze coolant (50/50 mix with water).
3.
If evidence of coolant is found in the ATF and the transmission does have any of the above symptoms, follow the procedure found in SI
07/88-1063.
Warranty Information:
For warranty claims, use Failure Coding 26110-56-0- 01-01. Labor allowance is:
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