8•4 Driveshafts
30 Refit the inner wing liner, then the
roadwheel and bolts.
31 Lower the vehicle to the ground, and
tighten the driveshaft nut to the specified
torque.
32 Tighten the roadwheel bolts to the
specified torque, and refit the wheel
trim/centre cap, as applicable.
33 Note: The vehicle must not be brought
back into service for at least one hour, to allow
time for the driveshaft locking compound to
harden.
1 A kit containing all of the components
needed when renewing the driveshaft gaiters
can be obtained from Saab dealers.
2 Refer to Section 2 and remove the
applicable driveshaft.
3 Referring to the Inspection sub-section of
Section 2, remove the circlip and tripod joint
from the inboard end of the driveshaft.
4 Remove the remaining clip from the inboard
gaiter, and slide it off the driveshaft. Remove
both clips from the outboard gaiter, then slide
it along the length of the driveshaft, and
remove it from the inboard end.
5 Thoroughly clean the driveshaft and joint
components, using paraffin or a suitable
solvent. If the gaiters are being renewed due
to wear or damage, assume that the CV and
universal joints need re-packing with grease
as a matter of course.
6 Take the opportunity to examine the CV and
universal joints for early signs of wear; refer to
Section 2 for guidance.
7 Fit the first rubber gaiter over the inboard
end of the driveshaft. Slide it along the shaft to
the CV joint, taking care not to damage the
sealing surface. Pack the CV joint with grease
of the correct grade, from the service kit.
Caution: Do not allow grease to
come into contact with the
paintwork, or discolouring may
result.
8 Secure the gaiter over the CV joint and the
driveshaft with clips.
9 Fit the second gaiter to the inboard end of
the driveshaft, and secure it in place with a
clip.
10 Slide the tripod joint onto the splines of
the driveshaft, and refit the circlip. Pack the
gaiter with grease from the service kit.
11 Support the driveshaft with one hand, and
pivot the steering swivel member towards the
vehicle. Guide the tripod joint into the
universal joint cup, ensuring that the rollers
can slide freely in their grooves. Seat the gaiter
squarely over the universal joint, then secure it
in place with a clip.
12 Refit the suspension strut to the steering
swivel member, and tighten the bolts to the
specified torque; refer to Chapter 10 for
details. On vehicles with ABS, remember to fit
4.7a Remove the four bolts, and free the
bearing bracket from the engine block
the wheel sensor cable bracket onto the lower
strut mounting bolt.
13 Press the brake hose into the clip on the
strut body.
14 Fit the inner wing liner in position, and
tighten the retaining screws.
15 Refit the roadwheel and bolts, then lower
the vehicle to the ground.
16 Tighten the roadwheel bolts to the correct
torque, and refit the wheel trim / centre cap, as
applicable.
Removal
Pre-1994 model year vehicles
1 Disconnect the battery negative cable, and
position it away from the terminal.
2 With the vehicle parked on a level surface,
apply the handbrake and chock the rear
wheels. Slacken the right-hand roadwheel
bolts, then raise the front of the vehicle, rest it
securely on axle stands and remove the
roadwheel; refer to "Jacking, towing and wheel
changing for guidance.
3 Referring to Chapter 10 and the relevant
paragraphs of Section 2 for guidance, unbolt
the strut lower mountings, then pivot the
steering swivel member away from the vehicle,
to separate the right-hand driveshaft from the
intermediate driveshaft at the inner universal
joint. The outboard end of the right-hand
driveshaft need not be removed from the
wheel hub; use a length of wire or cable-ties to
support the inboard end - this will keep it away
from the working area, and also prevent the
CV joint from being strained. Cover the
separated halves of the universal joint with
plastic bags, to prevent the ingress of dirt.
4 Refer to Chapter 1 and slacken the auxiliary
drivebelt.
5 Remove the lower alternator mounting bolt,
then slacken the upper mounting bolt, and
pivot the alternator away from the engine.
Retighten the upper mounting bolt to hold the
alternator in position.
6 Remove the clip from the dust cover on the
4.7b Using a suitable adapter, attach a
slide hammer to the bearing bracket at the
alternator mounting hole, and tap the entire
bearing/driveshaft assembly off the
gearbox output shaft splines
intermediate driveshaft, at the differential
housing.
7 Remove the four bolts, and free the bearing
bracket from the engine block. Using a
suitable adapter, attach a slide hammer to the
bearing bracket at the alternator mounting
hole, and tap the entire bearing/driveshaft
assembly off the gearbox output shaft splines
(see illustrations). Alternatively, a soft-faced
mallet may be used - tap on the rear of the
bearing bracket to draw the driveshaft off.
Avoid using excessive force, as the bearing
may be damaged.
8 Support the driveshaft as it nears release, to
prevent it from dropping onto the floor. Note
the position of the O-ring seal on the gearbox
output shaft; recover and discard it, as a new
one must be fitted on reassembly.
Post-1994 model year vehicles
9 Disconnect the battery negative cable, and
position it away from the terminal.
10 To avoid damage when the engine is
raised, it is recommended that the following
procedures are carried out:
a) Disconnect the exhaust front pipe from
the manifold, referring to Chapter 4A for
guidance.
b) Remove the crankcase ventilation hose
from the clips on the camshaft cover.
c) Remove the engine torque arm bracket;
refer to Chapter 2A for more details.
11 With the vehicle parked on a level surface,
apply the handbrake and chock the rear
wheels. Slacken the right-hand roadwheel
bolts, then raise the front of the vehicle, rest it
securely on axle stands and remove the
roadwheel; refer to "Jacking, towing and wheel
changing for guidance.
12 Refer to Chapter 11 and remove the front
section of the inner wheel arch liner.
13 Working at the right-hand side of the
vehicle (and referring to Chapter 10 and the
relevant paragraphs of Section 2), unbolt the
lower strut mountings, then pivot the steering
swivel member away from the vehicle, to
separate the right-hand driveshaft from the
intermediate driveshaft at the inner universal
joint.