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11.02.2006: Pressure
Pump some air into the tube. The slave cylinder will expand, and you will see the fluid level dropping. When the cylinder maxes out, the fluid will stop and the pressure will go up. Release the pressure and compress the slave again. You might see small air bubbles coming out.

Manual transmission installation 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 installation only, for removal refer to this section.

Tools:

  • 24 mm socket: transmission fill plug (9-3);
  • 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;
  • pressure bleeder and fresh brake fluid;
  • hand pump and a 40..50 cm long piece of clear tubing (if slave bleeding is needed);
  • fresh gearbox oil;
  • breaker bar.

 

 
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