I used a kayak paddle. With Proparts, you can be sure you're getting excellent value and a great product. The pictures are a bit dark, it was 11. You'll need an 8 mm Allen key for that. Can someone also help me with part numbers and where to buy them? The entire tensioner assembly is not that expensive so perhaps may be a good idea to replace that instead of just the pulley at that age and mileage.
Use a 13mm wrench to loosen it and then you can back out the bolt out with your fingers. The car runs with a whine and it sounds like its coming from the Power Steering?? It ran fine till 2 weeks ago. And the long belt of course. Beware that the haynes manual has wrong information. I assume these are all the parts that need to be replaced. We also provide inexpensive and guaranteed 3 day, 2 day, and Overnight shipping options, so if you need your Serpentine Belt Idler Pulley - Upper tomorrow, eEuroparts.
If you have large arms and big hands, you may have difficulty with this project! Now it's time to route the new belt. Fit the engine mount bracket with a tightening torque of 39 ft-lbs for the bolts and 78 ft-lbs for the central nut. I looked on Eeuro parts and they only offer idler pulleys, tensioner pulleys and both versions of the belt long and short. Not sure if you found this already but here is a tutorial: The cheaper parts like Professional Parts Sweden are often made in China, the more expensive parts like Febi in Europe. Once the belt is off, check these two pulleys -- their bearings will likely be worn, loose and rattling if the car is over 100K km. Unless those parts have a problem, you won't need to replace them as general or preventative maintenance. Complete shipping and return policy information can be found in our.
I got my local garage to do the work after 2 weeks waiting for parts as they replaced 1 and 2. You have to slide the pulley out with the bolt in it because the frame keeps the bolt from backing out enough. Remove the Saab plastic engine cover around the oil dipstick. We love them for their cost savings, and customers do as well. Because Saab is new to me, I need some help with finding the right parts. I usually order the pulley kits that include the bolts and washers just to make sure everything fits correctly with the new pulleys. Your serpentine belt tutorial is very nice.
It all depends if saving some money is more important than getting better quality parts that may last longer. I have the traditional 5 spoke like you had, and btw my car is steel gray as well. Proparts originated in Stockholm, Sweden, but now has offices in the United States and Taipei, Taiwan. Serpentine belt replacement is specified every 60k miles for the 9-5. Luckily, the replacement tensioner pulley comes with new bolt that has a good old hex head. For the long belt that came on your '99, you'll need the upper idler pulley 2 , center idler pulley 1 and tensioner pulley 9.
Replacing the pulleys is a good idea since they are relatively cheap to replace, however it is not necessary. I got my local garage to do the work after 2 weeks waiting for parts as they replaced 1 and 2. I got the aftermarket pulleys from thesaabsite. I have an auto trans. You can tell if a pulley needs replacing by feeling how smoothly it spins and by feeling for slop in the bearing. Remove the U-shaped engine mount bracket bolts.
You'll see it on your new one. The clearance around the tensioner pulley is very tight, so it's often easier to remove the entire tensioner. The item must be new and in its original manufacturer packaging to be eligible for a cash refund. From my reading here and elsewhere I thought all post-2006 9-5s had the long belt installed from the factory. Thank you for your help! Thankfully, my friend and I did this job just a few days ago on his 2000 9-5 and I stole the key that came in his new tensioner so I won't have to wrestle my Allen-key out of it. It's also a good idea to replace all the idler pulleys.
You don't have to remove the clip but make sure you take the hose out of the clip before you remove the bracket. It all is pretty easy to do and maybe takes a few hours or less. I didn't take the right wheel off. The pulleys and tensioner are optional There are two belts available for the 9-5. They manufacture quality aftermarket parts and represent some of the best value parts eEuroparts.
With the tension relieved, there's a hole in the side of the tensioner that you can stick a 3mm Allen-key into to lock it into a relieved position. Find a level hard surface to park your car so you can use a jack and stands easily and safely. We love them for their cost savings, and customers do as well. After all the horror stories, this pulley was surprisingly easy to replace. No weird sounds or vibrations. Stock tire size for the 9-5, but those rims are from a 2005 9-3ss Aero. Replacing the whole tensioner assembly should only be done if yours is leaking fluid.
Proparts originated in Stockholm, Sweden, but now has offices in the United States and Taipei, Taiwan. If you would like to return an item or have questions about the process, please and one of our customer service experts will be happy to help. We have over lots of customer reviews on Saab Accessory Belt Idler Pulley to help you find exactly what you need. My local dealership didn't have this part in stock Note how the new belt goes directly from the small idler to the steering pump, bypassing the big idler in the middle the idler is hiding behind the engine mount. Another note about the short belts. Fit the belt shield, the wheel, and lower the car to the floor.