Saab SONETT III Service Manual page 27

Lubrication interval: 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or at least
tvvice a year
1. BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS
When lubricating the ball joints, the front of the
car should be jacked up to lift the wheels off the
floor. (Does not apply to cars with permanently
lubricated joints.)
2. STEERING GEAR
Avoid excessive lubrication of the steering gear.
NOTE
While greasing, tum n the steering wheel to full left
lock so that the grease penetrates also to the right-
hand part of the steering gear.
Check that rubber boots are not abnormally swollen
after lubrication and that they are free of defects
likely to cause loss of grease. Defective parts must
be renewed.
3. ACCELERATOR LINKAGE
All bearings belonging
to the throttle-control as-
sembly are accessible from inside the engine com-
partment.
4. BRAKE SYSTEM
The brake-fluid reservoir must always be kept weil
filled. Check the fluid level once every 3 months
and after bleeding the hydraulic system. At the
same time, check that the breather holes in the
cover are not choked. Always use the grade of
brake fluid recommended in the lubrication table.
5. HYDRAULIC CLUTCH OPERATION
The reservoir must always be kept filled with brake
fluid up to the mark on the outside of the reservoir.
Check the fluid level at least once every three months.
6. PEDALS
The clutch- and brake p'edal is lubricated at their
respective bearings on the pedal shaft. The accelerator
is lubricated at the hinge by which it is fastened to
the floor.
7.
BREAKER CAM
Grease with Bosch Ft 1 v 4.
8. DISTRIBUTOR, LUBRICATING FELT UNDER
DISTRIBUTOR ARM
The felt pad in the upper end of the shaft under
the distributor arm (which must be removed first)
shall be lubricated sparingly.
NOTE
Avoid excessive lubrication of distributor parts, as
grease on the breaker points causes burning of these.
9. TRANSMISSION CASE
The transmission case and differential are filled and
drained through the same openings. Check the oul
level every 6,000 miles (10,000 km) by unscrewing
the level-control plug and inserting a piece of wire
in the opening. If the level is more than 0.2 in.
(5 mm) below the plug opening, add ou l until it
flows through the level-control opening.
Change the ou l in the transmission case for the first
time after 1,200 miles (2,000 km), and thereafter
at intervals of 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or at least
once every year. Use EP ou, SAE 80, all the year
round.
10. ENGINE
Oil according to Service Class SE in the API system or to
Ford specification ESE—M2-101C.
Visosity:
Hot weather SAE 10 W 40
Normal weather SAE 10 W 40 (alternatie SAE 10 W 3
Cold weather SAE 5 W 20 (if constantly below 0°F/ —18 ° C).
Oil quantity 3 US quarts (3 liters) incl. ou l filter 3.5 US
quarts (3.3 liters). The distance between the upper and
lower marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of
1.5 US quarts (1.5 liters).
The engine ou l is changed the first time at 1.200
miles (2.000 km). Next ou l change at 6.000 miles
(10.000 km), and then every 6.000 miles (10.000
km). Replace the ou l filter every 6.000 miles
(10.000 km). Use original filter only.
11. HINGES
Door hinges are provided with special lubrication
fittings, comprising a rubber plug with a through
hole. To lubricate, press the ou l can against the
rubber plug.
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Nov. 1972