This page lists 37 drivetrain parts for the 1986 Saab 900, across 11 part types, covering the 2.0L L4 DOHC engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The drivetrain system on the 1986 Saab 900 moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (14 parts), CV Joint Boot (7 parts) and CV Axle (6 parts). The other 8 part types cover the remaining 10 parts.
The 1986 Saab 900 came with a single engine, the 2.0L L4 DOHC, and every part is verified against it.
15 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1986 Saab 900, led by TIMKEN (5 parts), TRAKMOTIVE (4 parts) and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN (4 parts), plus 12 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1986 Saab 900. 7 parts have it, including TRAKMOTIVE SA8002 (CV Axle) and DORMAN 614001 (CV Joint Boot). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDONE | 609173 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 609039 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular | SA8002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular | SA8003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | SA8014 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | SA8013 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
6 CV Axle parts are listed for the 1986 Saab 900, from TRAKMOTIVE and CARDONE. TRAKMOTIVE SA8002 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, CARDONE supplies 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CARDONE 609173.
The Standard Replacement section lists 4 options from TRAKMOTIVE — built to original-equipment specification. TRAKMOTIVE SA8002 is listed in this group.
This group includes TRAKMOTIVE SA8002, CARDONE 609173 and CARDONE 609039 and the remaining parts above.
CV Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKN | 302164 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front OuterManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN | 46340574 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
This table covers the constant-velocity joints at each end of a drive axle.
2 CV Joint parts are listed for the 1986 Saab 900, from GKN and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN.
This group includes GKN 302164 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 46340574.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular | 614001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Popular | 03680 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterJoint Diameter 3.83" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 614002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87" | View on Amazon |
| GKN | 300403 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front OuterManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN | 47343073 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN | 47343636 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kit | View on Amazon |
| REIN | BKL0076R | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | InnerAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
7 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 1986 Saab 900, from DORMAN, PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN, GKN and 1 other brand. DORMAN 614001 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include DORMAN 614001, DORMAN 03680 and DORMAN 614002, among others listed above.
CV Tripod Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKN | 300592 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
This table covers the tripod-style CV joints.
One part is listed for the 1986 Saab 900 — GKN 300592.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WTA35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Shape: CylindricalBearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTLM501310 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | A35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldIncludes LM501349 & LM501310 | View on Amazon |
| SKF Popular | BR35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBA35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Shape: Cylindrical or Taper Bearing SetBearing & Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | LM501349 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans.with Borg-Warner T37TB Transmission | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | A35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and ConeBearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| NSK | TRB45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race SetKit Contents: 1 Cup, 1 Cone | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | M88010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KLM501349 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KT45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF | LM501310VP | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 6006J | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | SET45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
14 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1986 Saab 900, from SKF, SCHAEFFLER, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 5 other brands. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA35 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 2 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA35.
The Standard Replacement section: 12 options from SKF, SCHAEFFLER, NATIONAL and 4 other brands. ACDELCO A35 is listed in this group.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN | KWK99162 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kwik-Sleeve | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.
One part is listed for the 1986 Saab 900 — TIMKEN KWK99162.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN | 483230V | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. 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.
One part is listed for the 1986 Saab 900 — TIMKEN 483230V.
Differential Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN | KWK99139 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kwik-Sleeve | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Differential seal surface.
This group shows a single part: TIMKEN KWK99139.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2450 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans.7 MM Width | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 223510 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic trans.or Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Differential. 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 Differential Seal parts for the 1986 Saab 900 come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and TIMKEN.
Listed part numbers: SCHAEFFLER SS2450 and TIMKEN 223510.
Differential Side Cover Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN | 21348156 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Differential Side Cover. 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: PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21348156.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU | 30018100750 | 🇺🇸 US | 10W30 Rotary Racing Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.
One part is listed for the 1986 Saab 900 — IDEMITSU 30018100750.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1986 Saab 900
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 2.0L L4 DOHC 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 differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Differential Carrier Bearing / Race and CV Joint Boot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1986 Saab 900?
Our catalog currently lists 37 drivetrain parts for the 1986 Saab 900 across 11 subcategories and 15 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 DOHC engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1986 Saab 900?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. 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 differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
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 1986 Saab 900 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 1986 Saab 900?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 DOHC engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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