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| Saab 99/C900/9000 Specialised Tool Guide | ||||
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| Tools for Engine Work | ||||
| Picture | Description | Manufacturer | Part Code | Supplier(s) |
 | Press/Puller Tool needed for proper installation/removal of water pump on 99/C900 (use with SA-015 press kit for installing water pump) | Sir Tools | SA-010 | Samstag Sales and ZDMAK Auto Repair Tools |
 | Press Kit used with SA-010 for proper installation of water pump on 99/C900 | Sir Tools | SA-015 | Samstag Sales |
 | Oil Seal Arbor for for the proper installation of the flywheel side of crank shaft oil seal. Applicable: 2.0L engines, '73+. | Sir Tools | SA-020 | Samstag Sales and ZDMAK Auto Repair Tools |
 | Oil Filter Wrench size 74 mm. 3/8 inch square drive. 15-point (inside flats or flutes). For genuine Saab oil filters used in Saab 900, 9000 and 99 etc...High Quality Tool Made in Germany. | Klann | KL-0122-302 | Samstag Sales |
| Oil Filter Wrench size 76 mm. 3/8 inch square drive. 15-point (inside flats or flutes). For some after-market (such Ryco # Z400, etc.) oil filters used in Saab 900, 9000 and 99 etc. which have a slightly larger casing. High Quality Tool Made in Germany. | Klann | KL-0122-303 | Samstag Sales |
| Engine | "On the Car" Rigid Valve Spring Compressor was designed to do away with conventional Lever based or C- Clamp type mechanisms. The side by side threaded compressors inherent design allows the technician to have hands free to work with, and safely and easily maintain the Valve Spring to a fully compressed position, and to repair Valve Stem Seals without removing the Heads. Will work on Saab 900, 9000 Double Overhead Cam Engines From early to later models. | Sir Tools | SA-040 | ZDMAK Auto Repair Tools |
 | Flywheel/Driveplate Locking Tool. Suits Saab 99, 900, 9000 for locking the engine when removed. | Saab | 83-92-987 | ZDMAK Auto Repair Tools |
| Engine | Top Engine Mount/Torque arm Bush Removal/Replacement Tool. For use on: Saab 9000 1985 - 1998 all 4 cylinder models | ? | 85.7575T | Parts for Saabs |
 | Gunson Hi-Gauge Plus Compression Tester: * Accurate petrol engine compression tester * One man operation * Fits most petrol engined vehicles with 14mm or 18mm spark plug holes * 18mm adapter supplied * Flexible extension tube for a deep down recess | Gunson | Hi-Gauge | Parts for Saabs |
 | Tension holder for keeping idle pulley tensioner compressed when replacing serpentine belt. Applicable: Engine - 2.3L with (16) valves, '91+. | Sir Tools | SA-037 | Samstag Sales |
 | Special Torx E16 1/2" drive socket used for removing/installing Saab 'H' block head bolts (and possibly other Saab engines too). | Stahlwille | 50TX-E16 | Euro Pro-Tools |
| Tools for Transmission Work | ||||
| Picture | Description | Manufacturer | Part Code | Supplier(s) |
| Transmission | Saab Clutch Spacer for 1976 and newer 99's and C900's up to 1984. Tool used for clutch ring support during removal or replacement. | Saab | 83-90-023 | ZDMAK Auto Repair Tools and Parts for Saabs |
 | Saab Clutch Spacer or AP / BORG BECK ONLY (Saab C900's 1985 onwards) | Saab | 87-91-618 | ZDMAK Auto Repair Tools and Parts for Saabs and eEuroparts |
| Tools for Brake System Work | ||||
| Picture | Description | Manufacturer | Part Code | Supplier(s) |
 | Turning Bar needed for rotating the piston back into the brake caliper when replacing brake pads. Applicable: Saab models, '87-; excluding 9000 series. | Sir Tools | SA-025 | Samstag Sales and ZDMAK Auto Repair Tools |
 | (Alternative to Motive Products Power-Bleeder) Gunson Eezibleed for Brakes & Clutches. The World famous Gunson Eezibleed enables: * One person operation * No pedal pumping * No air, dirt or moisture left in the system * Fits most world cars, vans etc. with screw type reservoirs | Gunson | Eezi-Bleed | Parts for Saabs |
 | (Alternative to Gunson Eezi-Bleed) Brake bleeder for any BMW, Saab, Volvo application. Cap screws directly onto all OE brake master resevoirs. | Motive Products | Power-Bleeder | eEuroparts |
| Tools for Electrical System Work | ||||
| Picture | Description | Manufacturer | Part Code | Supplier(s) |
 | Pin Wrench Socket needed for R&R of triangular nut which secures ignition lock support cover. Applicable: Model - 99, '80-'71; 900, '91-'79. | Sir Tools | SA-035 | Samstag Sales and ZDMAK Auto Repair Tools |
 | Gunson Electronic Fault Finder for Saabs. Most modern cars record their own ignition or injection faults, even difficult to find, intermittent ones. Fault Finder extracts this information. Has 10-pin connector to enable use with Saab C900's and 9000's built between from 1988 that have Bosch LH 2.4 control equipment | Gunson | Fault Finder | Parts for Saabs |
| Tools for Fuel System Work | ||||
| Picture | Description | Manufacturer | Part Code | Supplier(s) |
 | Fuel Level Sender tool for VDO 12 Volt fuel level sender | Saab | 83-93-365 | ZDMAK Auto Repair Tools |
 | Special Saab (and BMW) K-Jetronic 3mm Hex Screwdriver for fuel mixture adjustment on Saab 99/C900 with 8V engines | Stahlwille | 10507 | Samstag Sales |
| Tools for Suspension/Driveline System Work | ||||
| Picture | Description | Manufacturer | Part Code | Supplier(s) |
 | Socket, Metric, 1/2"drive, 6 Point, 32mm. For front wheel hub (CV joint) nuts on Saab C900's | Stahlwille | 52-32 | Samstag Sales |
 | Suspension spacer tools for any 79-93 900. This fits below the upper A-arm and body to allow disassembly of the hub/ball-joints from the A-arms with out the spring/shock creating tension. Genuine Saab. | Saab | 83-93-209 | eEuroparts |
 | Universal Ball Joint Extractor (alternative to below). For splitting track-rod ends, anti-roll bar mountings, ball joints, etc. Working height up to 50mm. (Note: formerly made by Hazet as their # 779 tool) | Klann | KL-0162-1 | Samstag Sales |
 | Universal Ball Joint Seperator (alternative to above). For splitting track-rod ends, anti-roll bar mountings, ball joints, etc. Working height up to 50mm. (Note: identical to Klann # KL-0162-1tool) | Stahlwille | 12616 | Samstag Sales |
 | These pliers are made for Oetiker, for use with installing and removing their stainless ear clamps that are commonly used to secure CV joint boots, etc. They have a highly leveraged cutter surface in front, along with a side cutter/grabber for getting into those really tight spaces. The hole in the front cutting area is .45 inch diameter, and is great for grabbing and twisting when removing the old clamps. | Knipex | 1099 | Lane Pilot Store |
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