13 Automatic transmission parts are listed for the 1973 Saab 96, in 5 part types, covering the 1.7L V4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1973 Saab 96, the automatic transmission covers the automatic gearbox and its supporting cast — filters, coolers, solenoids, mounts and torque-converter parts. 10 parts of the 13 listed are Pinion Bearing (5 parts), Transmission Fluid (3 parts) and Pinion Seal (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
The 1973 Saab 96 came with a single engine, the 1.7L V4, and every part is verified against it.
4 brands supply automatic transmission parts for the 1973 Saab 96, led by TIMKEN (5 parts), SCHAEFFLER (4 parts) and VALVOLINE (3 parts), plus 1 more brand.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1973 Saab 96. 1 part has it: ACDELCO A35 (Pinion Bearing). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Pinion Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | A35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldIncludes LM501349 & LM501310 | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KLM501349 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KT45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | SET45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 19138 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Pinion bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
5 Pinion Bearing parts for the 1973 Saab 96 come from 3 brands — SCHAEFFLER, TIMKEN and ACDELCO. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO A35.
Part numbers include ACDELCO A35, SCHAEFFLER KLM501349 and SCHAEFFLER KT45, among others listed above.
Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | LM501310 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 19268 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Pinion. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
2 Pinion Seal parts are listed for the 1973 Saab 96, from SCHAEFFLER and TIMKEN.
This group includes SCHAEFFLER LM501310 and TIMKEN 19268.
Torque Converter Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | SR3491 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 3 speed trans.Trans. code T35 or Trans. code T37 | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | KWK99168 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kwik-Sleeve | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Torque Converter seal surface.
2 Torque Converter Repair Sleeve parts for the 1973 Saab 96 come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and TIMKEN.
This group includes SCHAEFFLER SR3491 and TIMKEN KWK99168.
Torque Converter Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN | 473234 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Borg Warner T269U, T35RB, T37TB, T393K, T399R | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Torque Converter Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
This group shows a single part: TIMKEN 473234.
Transmission Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE | VV3246 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 773775 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 881051 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF5 Gallon Bay Box | View on Amazon |
This table covers the automatic-transmission fluids specified for this gearbox. Typical signs include harsh or delayed shifts, fluid that smells burnt, or a shudder at light throttle. Use exactly the specification in the notes. Automatic transmissions are unforgiving of the wrong fluid.
VALVOLINE supplies the 3 Transmission Fluid parts for the 1973 Saab 96.
Listed part numbers: VALVOLINE VV3246, VALVOLINE 773775 and VALVOLINE 881051.
Buying Automatic Transmission Parts for a 1973 Saab 96
On this vehicle, the automatic transmission covers the automatic gearbox and its supporting cast — filters, coolers, solenoids, mounts and torque-converter parts.
- Confirm you have the 1.7L V4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the filter and pan gasket with every fluid service, and flush the cooler lines when replacing a failed unit.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Pinion Bearing and Transmission Fluid .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many automatic transmission parts fit the 1973 Saab 96?
Our catalog currently lists 13 automatic transmission parts for the 1973 Saab 96 across 5 subcategories and 4 brands, covering the 1.7L V4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of automatic transmission problems on a 1973 Saab 96?
Common symptoms include delayed or harsh engagement, slipping under load, fluid that smells burnt, or shuddering at light throttle around 40 mph. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the filter and pan gasket with every fluid service, and flush the cooler lines when replacing a failed unit.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1973 Saab 96 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1973 Saab 96?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.7L V4 engine. Then use exactly the fluid specification in the notes — automatic transmissions are the least forgiving component on the vehicle about fluid choice. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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