21.06.2006: Saab B204 B234 Crankshaft and Pistons

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21.06.2006: Saab B204 B234 Crankshaft and Pistons

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21.06.2006: Thrust washers
Install the thrust washers on both sides of the #3 bearing. The side where the part number is embossed should face the bearing.

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Piston and crankshaft installation on a Saab B204/B234 engine. This engine is found in all four-cylinder Saab 900 and 9000 from 1994 to 1998, as well as 1999 9-3. Newer cars have lighter pistons and a slightly different block but the procedure is still the same.

Tools and supplies:

Torx E16 socket: main crankshaft cap bolts;
12-point 14 mm socket: connecting rod cap nuts;
6-point 14 mm socket: oil jets;
torque wrench;
piston ring compressor;
piston ring expander;
fresh engine oil.