900 S Sedan L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC (1994)
5.
Check for molybdenum flakes.
No molybdenum attached to the cone or flaked off the baulk ring: continue with step 6.
Molybdenum attached to the cone or flaked off the baulk ring: go to Action 2.
6.
Install the new reverse gear assembly, P/N 87 43 460.
7.
Check that reverse gear engages properly before fitting the gear case.
8.
Reassemble the gearbox. Refer to Service Manual 4:1, "Manual gearbox," and fit it in the car.
Tightening torque reverseing shaft support, 28 Nm (20.7 ft. lbs.).
9.
Saab 900: Adjust the position of the gear lever as detailed in Recall 296.
Action 2
1.
Dismantle the gearbox and wash the molybdenum particles off all parts.
2.
Replace the differential bearings and the tapered roller bearings on the input shaft and output shaft.
3.
Install the new reverse gear assembly, P/N 87 43 460.
4.
Check that reverse gear engages properly before fitting the gear case.
5.
Reassemble the gearbox. Refer to Service Manual 4:1, "Manual gearbox," and fit it in the car.
Tightening torque, reverseing shaft support, 28 Nm (20.7 ft. lbs.).
6.
Saab 900: Adjust the position of the gear lever as detailed in Recall 296.
Warranty Information
Based on a customer complaint for a vehicle in warranty, submit a claim using the following information:
Action 1: 1994 9000 up to VIN Serial No. R1021982 and Manual Transmission Serial No. up to J42874.
R&R reverse gear lever and measure dimensions; inspect for molybdenum particles:
Failure code:
47335-77-0-01-01
Labor operation number:
47186 for 7.4 hr.
Straight time:
0.2 hr
Action 1: 1994 900 up to VIN Serial No. R2030224 and Manual Transmission Serial No. up to J42883.
R&R reverse gear lever and measure dimensions; inspect for molybdenum particles:
Failure code:
47335-77-0-01-01
Labor operation number:
47186 for 5.3 hr.
Straight time:
0.2 hr.
Action 2: 1994 900 up to VIN Serial No. R2030224 and Manual Transmission Serial No. up to J42883.
1994 9000 up to VIN Serial No. R1021982 and Manual Transmission Serial No. up to J42874.
Dismantle gearbox, flush molybdenum particles, and overhaul gearbox:
Labor operation number: 47187 for 3.7 hr.
Please update your operation number table using the following information:
Operation No. 47187
Description:
Overhaul with PSI 11/95-0641
Transmission Type = M
Engine Type = 9
9000 and M94- 900
Hours: 3.7
Begin-End Year 94
Note
Operation number 47187 is only to be used for Action 2 of this bulletin or as otherwise instructed by the Saab Cars USA, Inc. Warranty Department.
