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Saab 99 Service Manual

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Page 21

Normal idling speed, warm engine 800—850 rev/min
USA: Cars with manual transmission 850 rev/min
Cars with automatic transmission 800 rev/min

Exhaust system

Exhaust pipe inner diameter

Cooling system

Type

Liquid capacity of cooling system incl.
heating system

Thermostat opens at

Thermostat fully open at
Radiator pressure cap opens at

Water pump

Clearance between impeller screw and pump

Dec. 1975

1.7 and 1.85 |

1.5" (38 mm)

1.7 and 1.85 |
Pressurized

9 US quarts 7.5 Imp quarts
(8.5 liters)

179.5—188°F (82—86.5°C)
206—220°F (96.5—100.5°C)
Up to and incl. model 1970:
0.55—0.60 bar (kp/cm2,
7.5—8.5 psi)

As from model 1971:
0.55-0.75 bar (kp/cm2,
7.5—10.3 psi)

1.7 and 1.85 |

0.010—0.0197" (0.25—
0.50 mm)

Adjust by fitting gaskets
of different thickness.
Three thicknesses are
available: 0.25, 0.50 and
0.75 mm

nN

01

|

1.73" (44 mm)

ny

01

Pressurized

10 US quarts 8.4 Imp quarts
(9.5 liters)
185°F (85°C)

Up to and incl. chassis No.
99742006947, 99746006714:
0.60 bar (kp/cm2, 8.5 psi)

As from chassis No.
99742006948, 99746006715:
1.0 bar (kp/cm2, 14.2 psi)

ny

No adjustment needed.
Original gasket gives
correct clearance.

020-9

Page 22

Tihtning aus, 1.7 and 1.65 nines

Main bearings

Crank bearing screws
Camshaft bearing caps
Camshaft cover
Crankshaft belt pulley
Rear crankshaft seal
Cylinder head screws
Cylinder head nuts
Flywheel

Water pump impeller
Carburetor

Oil pump

Spark plugs

Oil filter center screw
Idler shaft keeper plate
Chainwheel, idler shaft
Chainwheel, camshaft
Transmission case
Inlet manifold
Thermostat housing
Exhaust manifold

7/16" UNF
3/8" ae
Be is
1/4" UNC

se

5/16” "=
5/16" _"—
5/16” -"—
14mm

3/8" UNF
5/16” -"-
5/16” "-
5/16” “"-
5/16" —"-
5/16” "=
5/16” —"—
3/8" “"—

Tightening torques, 2,0 | engine

Main bearings

Crank bearing screws
Camshaft bearing caps
Camshaft cover
Crankshaft belt pulley

Sealing end (flywheel side)

Cylinder head screw
Flywheel
Water pump impeller

Oil pump

Spark plugs

Idler shaft keeper plate
Chainwheel, idler shaft
Chainwheel, camshaft
Inlet manifold
Thermostat housing
Throttle housing
Exhaust manifold

For other screws, use general tightening torques:

Dimension

M12

M 10

M8

M8

M 16

M8

M12

M10

M 8 (left-hand
thread)

M8

M 14 x 1.25

M8

M 10

M8

M8

M8

M8

M 10

Dimension Tightening torque
Nm kpm ft.lb.
M5 4.9 0.5 3.6
M6 9.8 1.0 7.2
M8 19.6 2.0 14.4
M 10 39.2 4.0 28.9
020-10 ©

Nm fib. kpm
78 58 8.0
54 40 5.5
23 17 2.3
2 1.6 0.2
83 62 8.5
10 7 1.0
74 75
74 75
59 44 6.0
25 18 2.5 (left-hand thread)
20 15 2.0
25 18 2.5
20 15 2.0
25 18 25
25 18 2.5
25 18 25
14 10 1.4
25 18 25
25 18 25
25 18 25
37 27 3.8
Nm fib. kpm
108 79 11
54 40 55
18 13 1.8
2.0 14 0.2
190 aay 49)
20 14 2.0
93 69 9.5
59 43 60
25 18525
18 13 1.8
28 Zovere.6
20 14 2.0
25 18 25
20 14 2.0
18 13 18
18 13 1.8
18 13 1.8
25 18 2.5
SAAES

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery

Voltage
Capacity

Alternator, Bosch

Type designation
Rated voltage
Rated speed

Max. permissible continuous load at 14V
2.9—3.9 N (10.5—14 oz, 300—400 p)

Brush spring pressure
Rotation

Bosch

12V
60 Ah

Fuel injection engines and cer-
tain USA carburetor engines.
Model 1971 and 1972 in 1.7
and 1.85 | engines.

K1— 14V 35A 20 K1 —® 14V 55A20
14V
2000 rev/min
35 A 55 A/14V

Clockwise

Ratio engine belt pulley — alternator:

Up to engine No. 33.980
As from engine No. 33 981

Electric test results, see Section 3

Voltage regulator, Bosch
Type designation

Alternator, SEV

Type designation

Type

Voltage/current at 5000 rev/min
Direction of rotation

Ratio engine alternator

Voltage regulator, SEV

Type designation

Starter

Type designation

No. of cogs on pinion
No. of cogs on ring gear
Gear ratio

Output rating

Test results

Mechanical test results:
Brush spring pressure
Backlash

Distance from pinion to ring gear

Contact reserve
Axial play of rotor
Rotor brake friction torque

Dec, 1975

1:1.9
Te2ct

Bosch AD 1 14V

not radio interference suppressed

2.0 | Injection engine

SEV 71212002 (1972: SEV 21271012)
Three phase

14. V/55A

Clockwise

sae

SEV 72717012

Up to chassis No. As from chassis No.

99.033.650 99.033.651
Bosch GF (R) 12V 0 001 311 026 0001 311 039
9
142
15.8:1
0.7 kW (1 hp)

11,3-12.8 N (1150—1300 p)
0.35—0.60 mm

2.5-3.0 mm

1mm

0.05—0.30 mm

0.25—0.40 Nm (2.5—4.0 kpcm)

020-11

Page 24

Pinion free wheel torque
Electrical test values:

0.13—0.18 Nm (1.3—1.8 kpcm)

No load

11.5 V and 35-55 A 6500—8500 rev/min
Loaded

9 V and 205-235 A 1000—1300 rev/min
Locked starter 6 V 325-375 A
Lowest engagement voltage for solenoid 8V
Distributor

Carbureted engine
Type designation:
Model 1969
Model 1970

Model 1971—1973:
1.7 | engine

1.85 | engine
2.0 | engine

Model 1974:

1.85 | engine

2.0 | engine

Capacitor

Capacitance

Ignition setting:

Basic ignition advance 1.7 and
1.85 | engines

2.0 | engine

Order of firing (cyl. No. 1 at rear)
Breaker gap

Dwell angle ©
Contact pressure

Direction of rotation
Axial play, distributor shaft

Ignition advance curves, see section

342.

Fuel injection engine

Type designation
Capacitor
Capacitance
Trigger

pressure
* Resistance in rotor arm
Direction of rotation
Order of firing (cyl. No, 1 at rear)
Axial play, distributor shaft

020-12

cee

AC Delco 7953500
AC Delco 7953870

AC Delco 7953870 alt.
AC Delco 7953977
AC Delco 7953977
AC Delco 7992142

AC Delco 7953977
AC Delco 7992142 alt.
Bosch 0 231 170 115

AC Delco STMC 516237
Bosch 1 237 330 280
0.18—0.22 uF

10° BTDC at max. 800 rev/min
and vacuum hose disconnected
17° BTDC at max. 800 rev/min
and vacuum hose disconnected
1—3—4-2

AC Delco 0.35—0.40 mm
Bosch min. 0.40 mm

AC Delco 40 + 2°

Bosch 50 + 3°

AC Delco 4.2—5.9 N (425-600 p)
Bosch 4.9—6.2 N (500—630 p)
Counter-clockwise

AC Delco 0.12—0.28 mm
Bosch 0.10—0.30 mm

Bosch 1 237 330 154

mm)

5000 ohm + 20 %
Counter-clockwise
1-3-4-2
0.10—0.30 mm

(18-23 oz, 500-630 p) Rotor
CAPAC TOR.

USA cars
Up to and incl. model 1969

AC Delco 7953820

Model 1970—1974
AC Delco 7953871

AC Delco 7953871
AC Delco 7992196

9° BTDC at max. 800 rev/min
and vacuum hose disconnected
14° BTDC at max. 800 rev/min
and vacuum hose disconnected

2.01

Bosch 0 231 163 025 up to and incl. model 1973
Bosch 0 031 179 001 model 1974

Bosch 1 237 330 280

POINTS 1 232 ao Ove ~?-+40
CAP 235 522 O56

1234 332 ope
1237 330 198

Dec. 1975

Page 25

Ignition setting:
Basic ignition advance

Regulating
Ignition advance curves, see section
342.

Ignition coil

Type designation

Resistance of primary winding
at 68°F (+20°C) (between con-
nections 1 and 15)

Length of starting spark at 6 V
600 sparks/minute (150 distri-
butor revolutions)

Medium current through primary
winding at 4000 sparks/minute
(1000 distributor revolutions)
Serial resistance

Resistance at 68°F (+20°C)

Spark plugs

Type

Thread

Thread length
Electrode gap
Tightening torque

Ignition cables

Resistance:

Cables to cylinders 1 and 2
Cables to cylinders 3 and 4
Cable between ignition coil

and distributor incl. connections

Light bulbs

Model 1969-1970

Headlight

Front direction indicator

Front parking light

Rear direction indicator, braking
and back-up lights

* Tail light and number plate light

Dome light

Trunk light

Heater control

Ignition switch

Instrument and indicator lights
Hazard warning signal switch

Rear-view mirror light (model 1970)

Dec. 1975

2.01
12° BTDC at max. 800 rev/min
and vacuum hose disconnected
USA cars up to model 1973

8° BTDC at max. 800 rev/min

and vacuum hose disconnected

USA cars model 1974

12° BTDC (cars for California:

4° BTDC) at max. 800 rev/min

and vacuum hose disconnected
Centrifugal vacuum

Bosch KW 12 V

1.7—2.1 ohm

0.4" (10 mm)

1.4—1.6 amps.
Bosch ZSW J 3Z 1Z
0.9 + 0.05 ohm

1.7 and 1.85 | engines 2.0 | engine
NGK BP—5ES NGK BP—6ES

Bosch W 175 T30
ampion N— Champion N—8Y
AC 44.X.L.S.
Motorcraft AG 22
M 14x 1.25
0.7” (19 mm)
0.024—0.028’ (0.6—0.7 mm)
25—29 Nm (18.1—21.8 ft.lb., 2.5—3.0 kpm)

15000 ohm + 20 %
10000 ohm + 20 %
1000 ohm + 20 %
Watts Socket Qty.
40/45 P45t 2
21 BA 15S 2
5 BA 15S 2
ry BA 15S 6
5 BA 15S 4
10 $8.5 1
5 $8.5 1
3 (24V) BA7S 1
2 BAQS 1
1.2 Glass 12
7 BA7S 1
5 $8.5 1
SAAB 020-13

Page 26

Light bulbs
Model 1971—1974

Watts
Headlights, normal 40/45W
Headlights, halogen H4 60/65W
Front direction
indicators 21W
Front parking lights 5W
Rear direction indi-
cator, stop and back-up

lights 21W
Tail and number plate

lights SW
Dome light 10W
Trunk light SW
Heater control illu-

mination 1.2W
Ignition switch illu-
mination 2w

Rear view mirror light SW
Instrument and indi-

cator lights 1.2W
Hazard warning signal

switch 1.2W
Switch illumination 1.2W
Deviation Saab 99

Combi Coupé:

Number plate lights SW
Light bulbs, USA

As from model 1971 Watts
Headlight, Sealed

Beam, high beam 37.5W
Headlight, Sealed

Beam, high and low

beam 37.5/50W

Front direction

indicator 21W
Front parking light 5w
Side position light,

front, up to and

incl. model 1971 4w
Rear direction

indicator, stop and

back-up lights 21W
Tail light and number

plate light 5W
Side position light,

rear 4w
Dome light 10W
Trunk light SW
Heater control illumina-
tion 1.2W
Ignition switch illumi-
nation 2w

Rear view mirror light 5W
Instrument and indi-

cator lights 1.2W
Hazard warning signal
switch 1.2W
Switch illumination —1.2W
Deviation Saab 99

Combi Coupé:

Number plate lights 5W
020-14

Cap
P45t

P 43 t/38
BA 15S
BA 15S
BA 15S
BA 15S
$8.5
$8.5

Glass fitting

BA 9S
$8.5

Glass fitting
Glass fitting

Glass fitting

$8.5

SAE Trade No.

4001

4002
1073
67

57

1073

67

s7

Cartridge bulb
Cartridge bulb

Glass fitting

Miniature bulb
Miniature bulb

Glass fitting

Glass fitting
Glass fitting

$8.5

Qty.

Qty.

nN

8-11

SAAB Dec. 1975

Page 27

o~

Fuses

Number of fuses

Length x diameter

Rated current

Electrically heated rear window
Saab 99 Combi Coupé

12
1x 0.25” (25 x 6 mm)
8 Amps.

16 Amps.

As from model 1971: Glass tube fuse

(for headlight wipers)

Direction indicator flasher

Type
Flashing frequensy

3 Amps.

Tungsol 550—12 V
Hella 91/1 P3V 2x 21W-12V

Light relay

Type

Fuel level transmitter

Type designation

Horn

Type designation

Heater fan motor
up to model 1973
Type designation
Output and speed at
free blowing and a
voltage of 13 V:
1/2-speed

1/1-speed

High speed

60—120 impulses/minute

_ SWR R 601030 12 V, 150 W

VDO K 221.821/4/1

Up to and incl. model 1971

As from model 1972

Hella B 31 12VH
and B 31 12VT

Up to and incl. chassis No.
99.061.235

Hella B 34 alt. R Cajavec
JAS 12/42

As from chassis No.
99.061.236

Elektrolux KS 4030/100
rev/mint+5% W+5%

2400 60
3000 80
3950 125

Heater fan motor, model 1974

Type designation
Output and speed at
free blowing and a
voltage of 13 V:
1/2-speed

1/1-speed

Radiator fan motor
Type designation

Output

Speed
Thermostat cut-in
temperature

Dec. 1975

Elektrolux KP 5035/140

rev/min Ww
2150 80
3150 120

Up to and incl. model 1971

Elektrolux 4030/100
rev/mint 200 W+5%

2400 56
3700 96

As from model 1972 Model 1974

Elektrolux KS 4034/100

124 W
2300 rev/min

181—200°F (88 + 5°C)

Elektrolux KP 50351
or SWF 4E 4263
143 W

2400 rev/min

181—200°F (88 + 5°C) 194—212°F (95 + 5°C)

SAAB 020-15

Page 28

Windshield wiper motor, up to and incl. model 1973

Type designation

Output rev/min and current
consumption. Warm mo-
tor, loaded with 1 Nm (10
kpem, 8.7 in.Ib.) and ten-
sion 13 V

Blockated motor (e.g.
frozen wiper blades)

Windshield wiper motor, model 1974

Type designation

Output rev/min and current con-
sumption. Warm motor loaded
with 1 Nm (10 kpem, 8.7 in.|b.)
and tension 13.5 V

1/2-speed

1/1-speed

Blockated motor (e.g. frozen
wiper blades)

Headlight wiper motor

Type designation

Output rev/min (double strokes/
min) and current consumption.
Loaded with 0.25 Nm (2.5 kpcm,
2.2 in.lb.) and tension 13 V
Blockated motor (e.g. frozen
wiper blades)

Windshield washer/headlight washer

Type designation
Two jets, ¢ 0.7 mm:
Pressure

Capacity

Cars with headlight washers, as

from chassis No. 99.069.710, up

to model 1972:

At cross flow of four jets, ¢ 0.7 mm:
Pressure

Capacity

As from model 1973 and EMS model
1972

Type designation

At cross flow of four jets, ¢ 0.7 mm:
Pressure

Capacity

Elektrolux KSV 5035/110

rev/min A
1/2-speed 38+ 4 1.0+0.6
1/1-speed 61+6 1.940.7

= about 15

Lucas 54 104 297

rev/min ch:
43 18
64 6

= about 15

SWF 4E 3876/1

rev/min

PAY
46+5 9 1.5—

2

- 5-6

MEAB (SCHURER)

1 bar (kp/cm2, 14 psi)
260 cm3/min

1.2 bar (kp/cm2, 17 psi)
1000 cm3/min
vpo

about 1.3 bar (kp/cm2, 18 psi)
about 1,100 cm3/min

Electric heating of the driver's seat as from model 1972

Thermostat cut-in temperature
Thermostat cut-off temperature
Heating elements, output:

Cold
Warm

020—16

+10°C + 3.9°C
(+50°F + 7°F)
+279C + 2.8°C
(+80.5°F + 5°F)

about 65 W
about 50 W

Dec. 1975

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Page 29

TRANSMISSION
Clutch

Make
Type

Transmission, manual

Oil volume

Grade of oil

NOTE! In cold climate SAE 75
must be used.

Total reduction ratios (engine/driving

wheel axle):

1st gear

2nd gear

3rd gear

4th gear

Reverse gear

Primary gear ratio

Final drive ratio

No. of cogs, pinion/crown wheel
Road speeds at 1000 rev/min,
11.9" (302 mm) wheel radius:
1st gear

2nd gear

3rd gear

4th gear

Reverse gear

Speedometer revolutions
Weight incl. oil *

Oil quantity

Grade of oil

Total reduction ratios (engine/
driving wheel axle):

1st gear

2nd gear

3rd gear

4th gear

Reverse gear

Primary gear ratio

Final drive ratio

No, of cogs, pinion/crown wheel
Road speed at 1000 rev/min:

1st gear

2nd gear

3rd gear

4th gear

Reverse gear

Speedometer revolutions/km
Speedometer revolutions/mile
Weight incl. oil

Dec. 1975

Borg & Beck
Hydraulically operated single
dry plate with spring-loaded hub

Up to and incl. chassis No.
99722003498

3 US qt, 5 Imp. pints (3 liters)
EP oil SAE 75 or SAE 80

13.6:1
8.6:1
5.8:1
4.0:1

13.6:1

0.95:1

4.22:1

9:38

5.2 mph ( 8.4 km/h)

8.3 mph (13.3 km/h)
12.2 mph (19.6 km/h)
17.7 mph (28.5 km/h)

5.2 mph ( 8.4 km/h)
1003 per mile (623 per km)
52kg

As from gear box No. 500 001
Chassis No. ~99732007243

3 US quarts, 5 Imp. pints (3 liters)
EP oil SAE 75

13.4:1
8.1:1
§.4:1
3.9:1
14.7:1
1:1
3.9:1
9:35
155 SR 15, 11.9" (302 mm)
wheel radius
5.4 mph ( 8.6 km/h)
8.9 mph (14.2 km/h)
13.3 mph (21.2 km/h)
18.4 mph (29.5 km/h)
4.9 mph ( 7.8 km/h)
623
1003
55 kg

As from chassis No.
99722003499

3 US qt, 5 Imp. pints (3 liters)
EP oil SAE 75 or SAE 80

13.0:1
8.3:1
5.6:1
4.0:1

14.7:1

0.95:1

4.22:1

9:38

5.5 mph ( 8.8 km/h)
8.6 mph (13.8 km/h)
12.7 mph (20.4 km/h)
17.7 mph (28.5 km/h)
4.8 mph ( 7.8 km/h)

1003 per mile (623 per km)

55 kg

165 SR 15, 12.3" (310 mm)

wheel radius

5.4 mph ( 8.7 km/h)
9.0 mph (14.5 km/h)
13.5 mph (21.6 km/h)
18.7 mph (30.0 km/h)
5.0 mph ( 7.9 km/h)

020-17

Page 30

Tightening torques, transmission

All 5/16” screws

All 8 mm screws
Engine and transmission
drain plugs
Speedometer drive
Hexagon screw, release
bearing sleeve

Plastic screw, clutch
plate shaft

Pinion shaft nut
nearest the needle
bearing (As from
gearbox No. 400001)

Transmission, automatic

Type

Oil volume automatic transmission, 8.5 US

quarts, 7 Imp. quarts (8.0 liters)

Oil volume final drive, 0.8 US quarts,

0.7 Imp. quarts (0.8 liter)

Gear ratio

Torque converter ratio varies
between

Primary gear ratio

1st gear

2nd gear

3rd gear

Reverse

Final drive ratio

No. of teeth pinion/crownwheel

Torque ratio range engine to wheel

for each selector position

Normal “stall” rev/min
Idling speed, injection engines

20—29 Nm (15—21 ft.lb., 2-3 kpm)
20—25 Nm (15—18 ft.Ib., 2—2.5 kpm)

39-59 Nm (29—44 ft.lb., 4-6 kpm)
29—49 Nm (21—36 ft.lb., 3-5 kpm)

6—14 Nm (4—10 ft.lb., 0.6—1.4 kpm)

1—2 Nm (0.75—1.5 ft.lb., 0.1—0.2 kpm)

29—49 Nm (21—36 ft.lb., 3-5 kpm)

Up to model 1972

Borg-Warner 35 TB
or 04 35 000 269 U

As from model 1973
Borg-Warner 393 or
Borg-Warner 399

Automatic transmission fluid

according to Ford specification
M2 C 33F at ev. change. For
topping up Automatic trans-
mission oil type A, Suffix A or

Dexron can be used.

Up to and incl. model 1972

1.91:1-1:1
1.09:1
2.39:1
1.45:1

1:1

2.09:1
3.82:1
11:42

D: 18.92—4.15
2: 18.92—6.1

1: 18.92—9.90
R: 16.55—8.66

1800—2200 rev/min
800—850 rev/min with selector
in position P or N

EP oil SAE 75 or SAE 80,
API—GL—4 or GL—5

As from gear box No. 4465:
1.3 US quarts, 1.1 Imp. quarts (1.25 liters)

As from model 1973

0.97:1

3.89:1
9:35

17.29-3.79
17.29-5.49
17,299.04
15.13—7.92

1900—2300 rev/min

Weight incl. oil ca84kg
Shift speeds
Upshifts Downshifts
1-2 2-3 3-2 2-1
Full throttle 24 — 32 mph 45 — 52 mph - -
With “kick-down” 32 — 40 mph 60 — 68 mph 52 — 60 mph 22 — 28 mph
020-18 SAAB Dec. 1975

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