Campaign 157 33 - Rear Axle Seal Leakage
Bulletin Nbr: 473-2711Date:...........Augusti 2008
Market: all
Checking the rear drive shafts, XWD
Service update 157 33
Cars in stock must be rectified before delivery.
Cars already delivered must be rectified in connection with a scheduled visit to the garage for service or repairs.
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 M08 XWD within Vehicle Identification Number range 81100049 - 81147342.
Note:
Some vehicles within the Vehicle Identification Number range are not affected, see separate information for the Vehicle Identification Numbers affected.
Background
On certain cars, the drive shaft seal is too poorly greased during the manufacturing process, which may result in wear marks on the drive shaft.
Symptom description
Oil leakage from the drive shaft seal on the limited slip differential (RDM)
Parts required
Checking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
Before proceeding, check box A3 of the modification identity plate. From and including M04, the car's Warranty and Service Book contains the "Table of Modifications". A modification identity plate must be fitted in accordance with the section "Fitting the modification identity plate" where local directives require the marking of the car. If the box is not marked, continue as follows.
Procedure, cars with mileage below 15 000 km
1. Raise the car.
2. Inspect the area around the drive shaft seal.
Is there any leakage?
Yes: Proceed to step 3.
No: Proceed to step 4.
3. Replace the drive shaft and drive shaft seal. See WIS 9-3 (9440) - 4. Power transmission - Drive shafts - Drive shafts, rear, 4WD as well as WIS 9-3 (9440) - 4. Power transmission - Drive shafts - Drive shaft seal, rear, 4WD.
Replaced material is returned in accordance information shown above.
4. Tap out the drive shaft from the final drive gear with a brass drift and mallet.
5. Inspect the drive shaft with regard to wear/smoothing.
Is there any wear/smoothing?
Yes: Proceed to step 3.
No: Proceed to step 6.
Drive shaft with wear.
Drive shaft with smoothing.
Drive shaft without wear/smoothing.
6. Clean the drive shaft and drive shaft seal with a rag or paper. Lubricate the drive shaft and drive shaft seal using a cotton bud. Use final drive gear oil, part no. 93 165 388.
7. Tap in the drive shaft in the final drive gear with a brass drift and mallet until the circlip clicks in. Wipe off surplus oil.
8. Check/adjust the oil level in the final drive gear, see WIS 9-3 (9440) - 4. Power transmission - All-wheel drive - Checking/changing the oil in the limited slip differential.
Procedure, cars with mileage above 15 000 km
1. Raise the car.
2. Inspect the area around the drive shaft seal.
Is there any leakage?
Yes: Proceed to step 3.
No: No action is required.
3. Replace the drive shaft and drive shaft seal. See WIS 9-3 (9440) - 4. Power transmission - Drive shafts - Drive shafts, rear, 4WD as well as WIS 9-3 (9440) - 4. Power transmission - Drive shafts - Drive shaft seal, rear, 4WD.
Replaced material is returned in accordance with the information shown above.
Marking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
After carrying out the procedure, box A3 on the modification identity plate must be marked. From and including M04 the car's Warranty and Service Book contains the "Table of Modifications". Mark the box with the number "7" if the procedure was carried out by the importer or with the number "8" if carried out by the dealer.
Fitting the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
Note:
A modification identity plate must only be fitted where local directives require the marking of the car.
Fit the modification identity plate in accordance with WIS
9-3 (9440) M04 - General - General - Technical data - Plates and labels
Warranty/Time Information
See separate information.
Fault diagnosis procedure is not available.