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To fit

  1. Press the A/C compressor forwards carefully and position the power steering pump and mounting (first clean around the hole for the dipstick tube in the engine block).
  2. Lower the car
  3. Raise the engine on a jack (use wooden blocks) approx. 60 mm measured at the mounting. Press down the dipstick tube to its correct position. Make sure the dipstick tube is behind the coolant hoses.
    IMPORTANT: Place a wooden block between the jack and the oil pan to avoid damaging the oil pan.
  4. Lower the engine.
  5. Raise the car.
  6. Tighten the bolts on the power steering pump and mounting.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 6-8
    G03505813Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Tighten the bolts on the A/C compressor.

    Tightening torque: 24 N.m (19 lbf ft) 

  8. Plug in the A/C compressor connector.
  9. Lower the car
  10. Connect the delivery pipe to the power steering pump and tighten it (special tool No. 89 96 803). Fit a new seal.

    Tightening torque: 25 N.m (18 lbf ft) 

  11. Raise the car.
  12. Fit and secure the belt pulley. Pry the engine slightly to the left to enable the fitting of the belt pulley.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 12-14
    G03505814Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Fit and secure the belt tensioner.
  14. Relieve the belt tensioner of tension and fit the belt. Make sure it is correctly fitted on all pulleys.
  15. Fit the wheel arch liner, spoiler bottom and sound insulation.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 15
    G03505815Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Lower the car
  17. Secure the dipstick tube together with the delivery pipe mounting in the engine block.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 17-18
    G03505816Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 9.5 N.m (7.0 lbf ft) 

  18. Connect the inlet hose to the power steering pump.
  19. Connect and secure the turbo pipe to the turbo and camshaft cover. Press on the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Steps 19, 21-22
    G03505817Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Connect and secure the exhaust pipe flange.

    Tightening torque: 25 N.m (18 lbf ft) 

  21. Fit the cover on the engine.
  22. Tighten the engine mounting and fit the air filter assembly.

    Tightening torque: 47 N.m (35 lbf ft) 

  23. Fill up the system with fresh fluid as per specification.
    NOTE:
    • Always use fresh fluid.
    • Do not  turn the steering wheel. Air could then get into the system and be the cause of longer bleeding times.
  24. Run the engine for 5 seconds.
    WARNING: The pump could be damaged if the engine is run for longer than 5 seconds.
  25. Check the fluid level in the reservoir and top up as necessary. At 20°C, it should be midway between the MAX and MIN marks.
  26. Start the engine again and run it until the fluid in the reservoir stops bubbling. Use a flashlight to see properly .

    An abnormally loud noise from the pump indicates that there is still some air in the system.

  27. Stop the engine and check the fluid level. Top up as necessary.
  28. Check the pump connections for leaks.
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