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21.01.2006: Front bolt
Undo the last bolt holding the transmission. If you were lucky enough to detach a control arm from the subframe, you can use its bolt as a guiding pin in place of the shorter original bolt. Gently pry the transmission away from the engine.

Manual transmission removal on a 1996 Saab 900 (applies to all 1994-1998 900 and 1999-2002 9-3). The goal was to install a new clutch and replace the transmission with a newer, stronger unit. This article covers gearbox removal only, for installation refer to this section.

Tools:

  • 22 mm crowfoot wrench: O2 sensors;
  • 19 mm socket: flywheel bolts;
  • 18 mm socket: transmission, subframe bolts;
  • 18 mm wrench: ball joint nuts;
  • 17 mm socket: wheel bolts;
  • 16 mm socket: subframe bolts, engine mounts;
  • 15 mm socket: transmission mount bolts, control arms (optional);
  • 13 mm socket: exhaust, downpipe, shift linkage, battery;
  • 13 mm wrench: delivery pipe bolt;
  • 12 mm socket: pressure plate bolts;
  • 11 mm socket: flywheel cover bolts, subframe brace nuts;
  • 10 mm socket: battery base bolts;
  • 9 mm wrench: battery terminals (13 mm on 9-3);
  • 8 mm Allen socket: transmission drain plug;
  • 8 mm hex screwdriver: lower shield screws;
  • 7 mm hex screwdriver: delivery pipe hose clamps (or a flat screwdriver);
  • 3 mm L-shaped Allen key: transmission lock;
  • engine support beam or engine crane;
  • car jacks and axle stands;
  • breaker bar.

 

 
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