Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Home >> Saab >> 2007 >> 9-7X V8-5.3L >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission and Drivetrain >> Differential Assembly >> Differential Lock >> Actuator >> Service and Repair
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Actuator: Service and Repair



Front Drive Axle Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Engine Protection Shield Replacement).
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the actuator assembly.




4. Remove the actuator assembly bolts.
5. Remove the actuator assembly.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the actuator assembly.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the actuator assembly bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 in. lbs.).

3. Connect the electrical connector to the actuator assembly.
4. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Engine Protection Shield Replacement).
5. Lower the vehicle.

pro multis · About Operation CHARM