9-5 Aero (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (B235) HO (2000)
Wheel Fastener: All Technical Service Bulletins
Wheels/Tires - Wheel Bolt Corrosion
Bulletin Number: 771-2625
Date: April 2006
Market: US/CA/MX
Corroded wheel bolts
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 (9440) up to and including Vehicle Identification Number 61105369
Saab 9-3 (9440) CV M04 - up to and including Vehicle Identification Number 66103369
Saab 9-5 up to and including Vehicle Identification Number 63507707
Background
If a customer complains of cosmetic corrosion on the exposed portion of their wheel bolts, the following procedure can be carried out.
Symptom description
Surface rust on wheel bolts.
Parts required
Procedure
Instead of replacing corroded bolts, lubricate all bolt heads with Gleitmo 805 to fight corrosion while facilitating installation/removal of the wheel
bolt caps.
1.
Lubricate the bolt heads with Gleitmo 805.
2.
Fit the protective caps to the wheel bolts.
3.
Place the removal tool in the glove box.