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aVaV 2 Service Department
Date AUGUST 1982
Distribution No. 900-774-184UK
| 900 MODEL,
Subject: New Design of Rear Wheel Bearing and Changed Hub Nut Torque
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A new rear wheel bearing has been introduced into production. This is of
ot angular contact design and replaces the taper roller bearings previously oe
used. The rear axle has also been modified to incorporate the new bearing.
| | This takes effect from the following chassis numbers: ;
| AC 1021264 i
| Yeu | AC 2007509
“|. AC 3006838
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| Hub Nut Torgue - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
“o™ Torque figure - New bearing 2171 7 ft./lb. (300% 10 Nm)
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—— | Previous figure - Torque to 36 ft./lb. (49 Nm), slacken
y | off and retorque to 1.5-3.0 ft./lb. (2-4 Nm).
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| DO NOT CONFUSE THE TWO TORQUE SETTINGS
| Identification: 4
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The new design of bearing can be identified without dismantling by the
size of the hub retaining nut.
36 mm AF.
New bearing Hub Nut
Earlier bearing Hub Nut 27 mm AF.
The new bearing is integral with the hub and must be replaced as an assembly.
The new hub bearing will only fit the later axle tube.
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Posial address Telephone Telex Registered Office: Saab. House, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, i
_ SAAB (GT. BRITAIN) LTD. ~- MARLOW 6977 848196 i Numbér: i ee pond. eo
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Parts Information:
Rear Axle 8947335
Rear Hub/Bearing Assy. 8947384
Washer 8946477
Hub Nut 8921785
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