Change Car Clutch Saab 900

Change Car Clutch

Technical 3h30–23h00 ~350–2300$
Time Estimate 3h30–23h00
Cost Estimate ~350–2300$
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
900 1979-1994 8
  • 2.0 Gas (B201T)
  • 2.0i 16V Forty Gas (B202I)
  • 2.0i 16V kat Gas (B202I)
  • 2.0i 8V Gas (B201I)
  • 2.0i kat Gas (B201I)
  • 2.0i Turbo 16V Gas (B202L)
  • 2.0i Turbo Gas (B201S)
  • 2.1i Cabriolet Gas (B212I)
900 NG 1993-1998 2
  • 2.0 SE Turbo 16V Gas (B204L)
  • 2.3 Si Gas (B234i)

What is a Saab 900 clutch?

The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.

When should you change the Saab 900 clutch?

The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.

Is it difficult to change the Saab 900 clutch kit?

Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.

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2 generations covered

Generation Years Vehicles Fuel
900 1979-1994 1979-1994 2.0 Gas (B201T), 2.0i 16V Forty Gas (B202I), 2.0i 16V kat Gas (B202I), 2.0i 8V Gas (B201I), 2.0i kat Gas (B201I), 2.0i Turbo 16V Gas (B202L), 2.0i Turbo 16V Gas (B202XL), 2.0i Turbo Gas (B201S), 2.1i Cabriolet Gas (B212I) Gas
900 NG 1993-1998 1993-1998 2.0 SE Turbo 16V Gas (B204L), 2.3 Si Gas (B234i) Gas

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