2.8L V6 Turbo•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

Repairs0 Labor494 Torque2438 Fluid7 DTC1735 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls3

steering

Steering Column Torque Specs

for 2007 Saab 9-3 2.8L V6 Turbo · FWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

—

Ignition Switch Bolts

Critical

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4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

—

Pinch Bolt

Critical

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22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

—

Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

—

Steering Column Bolts

Critical

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22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

—

Steering Rack Bolts

Critical

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

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Steering Rack Bolts

Critical

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

—

Tie Rod End Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

42 lb-ft · 57 Nm

—

Tie Rod Nut

Critical

42 lb-ft · 57 Nm

—

Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

81 lb-ft · 110 Nm

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