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Saab V4 Service Manual: 95, 96 and Monte Carlo, Model 1967–1979

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Page 11

Model 1971

Overall length, incl. bumpers
Overall width

Overall height (unladen)

Ground clearance (2 people front)
Track, front and rear

Wheelbase

Turning radius

Empty weight, incl. fuel, coolant, tools
and spare wheel

Total weight, incl. permissible Passengers
and luggage

Weight distribution:
Curb weight incl. driver
Total weight

Max. roof load

Max. trailer weight

Number of seats (incl. driver)
Available load luggage space

Loading area with driver + 4 passengers
Loading area with driver + 1 passenger

Trunk height

Nov 1977

Saab 95 Saab 96

14 ft. 1 in. 13 ft. 9 in.

(4300 mm) (4200 mm)

Sift, 2: in: 5 ft. 2 in.

(1580 mm) (1580 mm)

4 ft. 10.5 in. 4 ft. 10 in.

(1490 mm) (1470 mm)

5.1 in. 5.1 in,

(130 mm) (130 mm)

4 ft. Oin. 4 ft. 0 in.

(1220 mm) (1220 mm)

8 ft. 2 in. 8 ft. 2 in.

(2498 mm) (2498 mm)

17 ft. 6 in. 17 ft. 6 in.

(5.4 m) (5.4 m)

2200 Ib. 2020 Ib.

(1000 kg) (920 kg)

3395 Ib. 2990 Ib.

(1540 kg) (1350 kg)

Front 58 % Front 62 %

Front 46 % Front 52 %

220 Ib, 220 Ib.

(100 kg) (100 kg)

2000 Ib. 2000 Ib.

(910 kg) (910 kg)

7 5

39 cu. ft. 13 cu. ft.

(1.1 m3) (0.37 m3)

39.4 x 37.4 in. 39.4 x 37.4 in.

(1000 x 950mm) (1000 x 950 mm)

63 x 37.4 in. 60.5 x 37.4 in.

(1600 x 950mm) (1540 x 950 mm)

31.4 in. 18.1 in.

(800 mm) (460 mm)
SAAB

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Page 12

Model 1972

Overall length, incl. bumpers
Overall width

Overall height (unladen)

Ground clearance (2 people front)
Track, front and rear

Wheelbase

Turning radius

Empty weight, incl. fuel, coolant, tools
and spare wheel

Total weight, incl. permissible passengers
and luggage

Weight distribution:
Curb weight incl. driver
Total weight

Max. roof load

Max. trailer weight

USA weights:

Curb weight:

Without air conditioning
With air conditioning

Gross vehicle weight rating

Gross axle weight rating:
Front axle

Rear axle

Vehicle capacity weight:
Without air conditioning

With air conditioning

Weight distribution by curb weight
Weight distribution by gross vehicle
weight rating

Number of seats (incl. driver)

Available load luggage space

Loading area with driver + 4 passengers

Loading area with driver + 1 passenger

Trunk height

010-8

14 ft, 1 in.
(4300 mm)
5 ft. 2 in.
(1590 mm)
4 ft, 10.5 in.
(1490 mm)
5.1 in.
(130 mm)
4 ft. 0 in.
(1220 mm)
8 ft. 2 in.
(2498 mm)
17 ft. 6 in.
(5.4 m)

2180 Ib.
(990 kg)

3395 Ib.
(1540 kg)

Front 58—59 %
Front 46—47 %
220 Ib.

(100 kg)

2000 Ib.

(910 kg)

2180 Ib.
(990 kg)
2250 Ib.
(1020 kg)
3300 Ib.
(1495 kg)

1590 Ib.
(720 kg)
1770 |b.
(800 kg)

1050 Ib.
(475 kg)
1050 Ib.
(475 kg)
Front 58-59 %

Front 46—47 %

7

39 cu. ft.

(1.1 m3)

39.4 x 37.4 in,
(1000 x 950 mm)
63 x 37.4 in.
31.4 in.

(800 mm)

Saab 96
13 ft. 9 in.
(4200 mm)
5 ft. 2 in.
(1590 mm)
4 ft. 10 in.
(1470 mm)
5,1 in.
(130 mm)
4 ft. O in.
(1220 mm)
8 ft. 2 in.
(2498 mm)
17 ft. 6 in.
(5.4 m)

2020 Ib.
(920 kg)

2980 Ib.
(1350 kg)

Front 62—63 %
Front 52—53 %
220 Ib.

(100 kg)

2000 Ib.

(910 kg)

2030 Ib.
(920 kg)
2100 Ib.
(950 kg)
2950 Ib.
(1335 kg)

1590 Ib.
(720 kg)
1540 Ib.
(700 kg)

850 Ib.

(385 kg)

850 Ib.

(385 kg)

Front 62—63 %

Front 52—53 %
5

13 cu. ft.

(0.37 m3)

39.4 x 37.4 in.
(1000 x 950 mm)
60.5 x 37.4 in.

(1540 x 950 mm)
18.1 in.

(460 mm)

Page 13

Model 1973—1974

Overall length, incl, bumpers

Overall width

Overall height (unladen)

Ground clearance (2 people front)
Track, front and rear

Wheelbase

Turning radius

Empty weight, incl. fuel, coolant, tools
and spare wheel

Total weight, incl. permissible passengers
and luggage

Weight distribution:
Curb weight incl. driver
Total weight

Max. roof load

Max. trailer weight

USA weights:

Curb weight:

Without air conditioning
With air conditioning

Gross vehicle weight rating

Gross axle weight rating:
Front axle

Rear axle

Vehicle capacity weight:
Without air conditioning

With air conditioning

Weight distribution by curb weight
Weight distribution by gross vehicle
weight rating

Number of seats (incl. driver)

Available load luggage space

Loading area with driver + 4 passengers

Loading area with driver + 1 passenger

Trunk height

March 1979

Saab 95

14 ft. 1 in.
(4300 mm)
USA cars:
14 ft. 3 in.
(4350 mm)
5 ft. 2 in.
(1590 mm)
4 ft. 10.5 in.
(1490 mm)
5.1 in.
(130 mm)
4 ft. Oin.
(1220 mm)
8 ft. 2 in.
(2498 mm)
17 ft. 6 in.
(5.4 m)

2135 Ib.
(970 kg)

33985 Ib.
(1540 kg)

Front 58—59 %
Front 46—47 %
220 Ib.

(100 kg)

2000 Ib.

(910 kg)

2180 Ib.
(990 kg)
2250 Ib.
(1020 kg)
3300 Ib.
(1495 kg)

1590 Ib.
(720 kg)
1770 |b.
(800 kg)

1050 Ib.
(475 kg)
1050 Ib.
(475 kg)
Front 58-59 %

Front 46—47 % Front 52—53 %

7 5

39 cu. ft. 13 cu. ft.

(1.1 m3) (0.37 m3)

39.4 x 37.4 in. 39.4 x 37.4 in.

(1000 x 950 mm) (1000 x 950 mm)

63 x 37.4 in. 60.5 x 37.4 in.

(1600 x 950mm) (1540 x 950 mm)

31.4 in. 18.1 in.

(800 mm) (460 mm)
SAAB

Saab 96

13 ft. 9 in.
(4200 mm)
USA cars:
14 ft. 1 in.
(4250 mm)
5 ft. 2 in.
(1590 mm)
4 ft. 10 in.
(1470 mm)
5.1 in.
(130 mm)
4 ft. O in.
(1220 mm)
8 ft. 2 in.
(2498 mm)
17 ft. 6 in.
(5.4 m)

2000 Ib.
(910 kg)

2980 Ib.
(1350 kg)

Front 62—63 %
Front 52—53 %
220 Ib.

(100 kg)

2000 Ib.

(910 kg)

2030 Ib.
920 kg)

2100 Ib.
(950 kg)
2950 Ib.
1335 kg)

1590 Ib.
(720 kg)
1540 Ib.
(700 kg)

850 Ib.

(385 kg)

850 Ib.

(385 kg)

Front 62—63 %

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Page 14

Model 1975

Overall length, incl. bumpers
Overall width

Overall height (unladen)

Ground clearance (2 people front)
Track, front

Track, rear

Wheelbase

Turning radius

Empty weight, incl. fuel, coolant, tools
and spare wheel

Total weight, incl. permissible Passengers
and luggage

Weight distribution:
Total weight
Max. roof load

Max, trailer weight

Number of seats (incl. driver)
Available load luggage space

Loading area with driver + 4 passengers

Loading area with driver + 1 Passenger

Trunk height

010-10

Saab 95 Saab 96

14 ft. 1 in. 13 ft. 9 in.

(4300 mm) (4200 mm)

5 ft. 2 in. 6 ft, 2 in.

(1590 mm) (1590 mm)

4 ft. 10.5 in. 4 ft. 10 in.

(1490 mm) (1470 mm)

5.1 in. 5.1 in.

(130 mm) (130 mm)

4 ft. 0.3 in. 4 ft. 0.3 in.

(1228 mm) (1228 mm)

4 ft. 4 ft.

(1220 mm) (1220 mm)

8 ft. 2 in 8 ft. 2 in.

(2498 mm) (2498 mm)

17 ft. 6 in. 17 ft. 6 in.

(5.6 m) (5.6 m)

2135 Ib. 2000 Ib.

(980 kg) (910 kg)

3395 Ib. 2980 Ib.

(1540 kg) (1350 kg)

Front 46 % Front 52 %

220 Ib, 220 Ib.

(100 kg) (100 kg)

2000 Ib, 2000 Ib.

(910 kg) (910 kg)

7 5

39 cu. ft. 13 cu. ft.

(1.1 m3) (0.37 m3)

39.4x37.4in. 39.4. x 37.4 in.

(1000 x 950 mm) (1000 x 950 mm)

63 x 37.4 in. 60.5 x 37.4 in.

(1600 x 950mm) (1540 x 950 mm)

31.4 in, 18.1 in.

(800 mm) (460 mm)
Saar

Page 15

As from model 1976

Overall length, incl. bumpers
Overall width

Overall height (unladen)

Ground clearance (2 people front)
Track, front

Track, rear

Wheelbase

Turning radius

Empty weight, incl. fuel, coolant, tools
and spare wheel

Total weight, incl. permissible passengers
and luggage

Weight distribution:
Total weight
Max. roof load

Max. trailer weight

Number of seats (incl. driver)
Available load luggage space

Loading area with driver + 4 passengers
Loading area with driver + 1 passenger

Trunk height

March 1979

Saab 95 Saab 96
14 ft. 5.6 in. 14 ft. 1.3 in.
(4410 mm) (4300 mm)
5 ft. 2 in. 5 ft. 2 in.
(1590 mm) (1590 mm)
4 ft. 10.5 in. 4 ft. 10 in.
(1490 mm) (1470 mm)
6 in. 6 in.
(150 mm) (150 mm)
4 ft. 0.3 in. 4 ft. 0.8 in.
(1228 mm) (1232 mm)
4 ft. 4 ft.
(1220 mm) (1220 mm)
8 ft. 2 in. 8 ft. 2 in.
(2498 mm) (2498 mm)
17 ft. 6 in. 17 ft. 6 in.
(5.5 m) (5.6 m)
2150 Ib. 2050 Ib.
(980 kg) (930 kg)
3395 Ib. 2980 Ib.
(1540 kg) (1350 kg)
Front 46 % Front 52 %
220 Ib. 220 Ib.
(100 kg) ” (100 kg)
2200 Ib. 2200 Ib.
(1000 kg) (1000 kg)
5 5
26 cu. ft. 19 cu. ft.
(731 dm) (544 dm3)
41.1 x 36.6 in. 38.4 x 37 in.
(1045 x 930mm) (975 x 940 mm)
66 x 36.6 in. 63 x 37 in.
(1680 x 930 mm) (1600 x 940 mm)
35.4 in. 15.9 in.
(900 mm) (405 mm)
SAAB

010-11

Seana

Page 16

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine

GENERAL DATA

Engine type
Max. power, DIN

Max. torque

Compression ratio, nominal
Number of cylinders

Cylinder bore

Stroke

Cylinder volume

Firing order

Placement of cylinders (from front of car):
Right hand side

Left hand side

Idling speed:

Up to and incl, model 1975

As from model 1976

Weight, incl. electric equipment and
carburetor

CYLINDER BLOCK

Type

Material

Number of main bearings

Cylinder block bores for camshaft bushings:
Front

Center

Rear

Cylinder block bores for balance shaft
bushings:

Front

Rear

Cylinder bore:

Standard

Oversize 0.02 in. (0.5 mm)

Oversize 0,04 in. (1.0 mm)

Diameter main bearing bore

Thrust bearing width

PISTONS

Material

Number of piston rings, on each piston
Permissible difference in weight (piston

and connecting rod) in one and the same
engine

Nov 1977

USA cars,
as from mode! 1971

As from model 1977 B

4-stroke, 4 cylinders, V4 4-stroke, 4 cylinders, V4

48 kW (65 bhp) 47 kW (65 bhp)
at 4 700 rev/min at 4 700 rev/min
115 Nm 115Nm

(85 ft.lb., 11.7 kpm)
at 2 500 rev/min

(85 ft.lb., 11.7 kpm)
at 2 500 rev/min

9.0:1 8.0:1
4 4
3.54 in. (90 mm) 3.54 in. (90 mm)

2.63 in. (66.8 mm)
104 cu. in. (1 698 cc)

2.32 in. (58.86 mm)
9.14 cu. in. (1 498 cc)

1—3—4—2 1—3—4—2
1-2 1—2
3-4 3-4

900 rev/min

800—900 rev/min
850—900 rev/min

265 Ib. (120 kg) 265 Ib. (120 kg)

60° Vee formation, cyl-
inder block and crank-
case casted in one piece
Cast iron of a special alloy
3

44.65—44.68 mm
44,.27—44,.30 mm
43.89—43.92 mm

54.420—54.445 mm
57.620—57.645 mm

90.030—90.040 mm
90.530—90.540 mm
91.030—91.040 mm
60.62—60.64 mm
22.61—22.66 mm

As from engine No. 59835
(USA cars as from No. 53921)

Aluminium
2 compression and 1 oil
control ring (tripartite)

0.46 oz. (13g)

50 kW (68 bhp)

at 4 700 rev/min
115 Nm

(85 ft.lb., 11.7 kpm)
at 3 000 rev/min

020-1

Page 17

Piston ring groove width:
Upper

Center

Lower

Piston diameter:
(The piston is out-o
Standard

Oversize 0.5
Oversize 1.0

Piston clearance

f-round and spherical)

Piston, removal

Position of the piston

PISTON RINGS

9.030- 2,055 mm
3,030—3.050 mm

042 mm 4,.000— 4,020 mm
5,017—9.

9.978—90.002 mm
90.478—90.502 mm
90.978—91 002 mm
0.0011 in. 0.0024 in.
(0.03—0.06 mm)

From the upper side of
the cylinder block

The jag to be turned
forward

Upper compression ring (chrome plated)

Lower compression ring

—————— Segment
Torr Center spring
od Segment
5 1267
Upper compression ring
Thickness
Width
Piston ring clearance in groove
Gap in position

Lower compression ring
Thickness

Width

Piston ring play (in groove)
Gap in position

Oil control ring
Thickness (total)

Width (segment)

Piston ring play in groove (total)
Cap in position (segment)

CONNECTING RODS

Bore diameter in the big end
Vertical inner diameter o
bearing inserts:
Undersize 0,25
Undersize 0.50
Undersize 0,75
Undersize 1,00

f fitted con-rod

020-2

oO

Oil control ring

As from engine No. 59835
(USA cars as from No. 53921)

1.978—1.990 mm

0.15 in. max. (max. 3.76 mm)
0.0394—0.077 mm
0.250—0.500 mm

2.978—2.990 mm
0.15 in. max. (max. 3.76 mm)
0.040-—0,078 mm
0.250—0.500 mm

4.839—4.991 mm
3.430—3.580 mm
0.026—0.203 mm
0.380—1.400 mm

3.824—3.974 mm

0.026—0.196 mm

cebr 1977

Page 18

Diameter of crank pins:

Undersize 0.25

Undersize 0.50

Undersize 0.75

Undersize 1.00

Clearance between bearing insert and
crank pin:

Standard

Undersize

CRANKSHAFT

Crank pin diameter

Number of main bearings
Main bearing journal diameter:
Undersize 0.25

Undersize 0.50

Undersize 0.75

Undersize 1.00

Vertical inner diameter of fitted main

bearing inserts:
Undersize 0.25
Undersize 0.50
Undersize 0.75
Undersize 1.00

Clearance between insert and crank pin:

Standard
Undersize

Thrust journal length (center main bearing)

Crankshaft end play
Thrust (axial) bearing insert width

BALANCE SHAFT

Number of bearings
Clearance in bushing:
Front

Rear
Balance shaft end float

Inner diameter of bushings:

Front

Rear

Bearing diameter of balance shaft:
Front

Rear

Bachlash, new drive gear
Backlash, wearing limit

Febr 1977

53.98—54.00 mm

53.746—53.736 mm
53.492—53.482 mm
53.238—53.228 mm
52.984—52.974 mm

0.014—0.054 mm
0.014—0.064 mm

see connecting rods
3

56.980—57.000 mm
56.746—56.736 mm
56.492—56.482 mm
56.238—56.228 mm
55.984—55.974 mm

57.008—57.042 mm
56.760—56.776 mm
56.506—56.522 mm
56.252—56.268 mm
55.998—56.014 mm

0.012—0.048 mm
0.014—0.058 mm
26.44—26.39 mm
0.102—0.203 mm
26.29—26.24 mm

2

0.02—0.08 mm
0.03—0.07 mm
0.05—0.15 mm

50.85—50.88 mm
54.03—54.05 mm

50.83—50.80 mm
54,00—53.98 mm
0.05—0.14 mm
0.40 mm

020-3

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CAMSHAFT

Number of bearings

Insert diameter:

Front

Center

Rear

Bearing clearance, all

Inner diameter of bushings:
Front

Center

Rear

“Camshaft end float

Spacer thickness:

Red

Blue

Camshaft drive

Number of teeth on pinion
Number of teeth on camshaft gear
Backlash, new drive gear
Backlash, wearing limit
Cam lift

Cam heel-to-toe dimension

VALVE MECHANISM

Angle of seat (cylinder head) intake and
exhaust

Seat width, intake and exhaust

Stem diameter:

Intake:

Standard

Oversize

Exhaust:
Standard
Oversize

Stem bore in cylinder head intake and

exhaust

Clearance between stem and guide:
Intake

Exhaust

Disc diameter:

Intake

Exhaust

Valve lift

Valve clearance, cold engine:
Intake

Exhaust

020-4

3

41.516—41.542 mm
41.135—41.161 mm
40.754—40.780 mm
0.025—0.077 mm

41.587—41.593 mm
41.186—41.212 mm
40.805—40.831 mm
0.025—0.076 mm

4.064—4.089 mm
4.089—4.114 mm
Gear pinion

34

68

0.05—0.20 mm

0.40 mm

0.256 in. (6.490 mm)
34.201—33.998 mm

45°

0.059—0.070 in. (1.5—1.7 mm)

8.043—8.025 mm
8.243—8.225 mm
8.443—8.425 mm
8.643—8.625 mm
8.843—8.825 mm

8.017—7.999 mm
8.217—8.199 mm
8.417—8.399 mm
8.617—8.599 mm
8.817—8.799 mm

8.063—8.088 mm

0.020—0.063 mm
0.046—0.089 mm

1.46 in. (37 mm)
1.26 in. (32 mm)
0.38 in, (9.7 mm)

0.014—0,015 in. (0.30-0.35 mm)
0.015—0.016 in. (0.35—0,40 mm)

Page 20

Free length of springs

Fully compressed

Load for compression to 1.59 in.
(40.26 mm)

Valve tappet diameter
Clearance between tappet and bore

VALVE TIMING
Intake (valve play 0.425 mm)

Exhaust (valve play 0.425 mm)

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Type

Pressure lubricated points

Splach lubricated points
Transmission gear, lubrication
Oil filter, type

Crankcase ventilation:

Up to and incl. engine No. 16100

Crankcase ventilation:
As from engine No. 16101

Oil type:
Engine oil SAE 10 W 30
alt. SAE 10 W 40

Winter, constant temperature
below —4°F(—20°C) SAE 5 W 20
Warning! This grade of oil must
not be used at temperature above
+32°F (0°C).

Oil pan capacity incl. oil filter

Oil pan capacity excl. oil filter

Oil pump relief valve opens at

Oil pressure control light operates at
Draining plug, thread

Oil pump:

Clearance rotor to housing
Clearance rotor to sealing surface

Model 1967
1.78 in. (45.2 mm)
1.13 in. (28.6 mm)

As from model 1968
1.91 in. (48.5 mm)
1.13 in. (28.6 mm)

175—211N 267—302 N
(39-47 Ibs., (60—68 Ibs.,
17.8—21.5 kp) 27.2—30.8 kp)

22.202—22.190 mm
0.023—0.060 mm

opens 21° BTDC
shuts 82° ATDC
opens 63° BTDC
shuts 40° ATDC

Circulation system lubrication
under pressure

Oil pump of rotor type

Camshaft, crankshaft, balance
shaft, connecting rods, rocker arms
Piston pins and cylinder walls

Oil spraying

“Eull-flow” type

Semi enclosed (From the oil
filler cap via crankcase to the
air filter)

Totally enclosed (From air filter
via crankcase and NOVO-valve
to inlet manifold)

Service SE in the API-system or
according to Fords spec.
ESE—M2C—101C

3.3 U.S. quarts (3.3 liters)

3.0 U.S. quarts (3 liters)

47-55.5 lbs./sq.in., 3.3-3.9 bar (kp/cm2)
4.3-8.5 psi., 0.3-0.6 bar (kp/cm2)

M 14x 1.5

0.012 in. (0.3 mm)
0.004 in. (0.1 mm)

Monte Carlo
1.85 in. (47.0 mm)
1.06 in. (27.0 mm)

265—294 N
(59—66 Ibs.,
27.0—30.0 kp)

020—5