1986 Saab 9000 Drivetrain Parts

Engine:
2.0L L4 Turbocharged

41 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1986 Saab 9000, in 9 part types, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

On the 1986 Saab 9000, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. Most of the listed parts are Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (20 parts), CV Joint Boot (9 parts) and CV Axle (3 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 9 parts.

Axle Shaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER 60082RS1VP23
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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SKF 60082RS1VP23
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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This table covers the Axle Shaft 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.

CV Axle

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CARDONE 609049
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — CARDONE 609049
Remanufactured
Fits:
Front Right
or:
Front LeftManual Trans.
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TRAKMOTIVE SA8006
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 46346134
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front LeftAutomatic trans.
Fitment notes — PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 46346134
Front LeftAutomatic trans.From Chassis/VIN M1026825to Chassis/VIN M1026825 or to Chassis/VIN M2012513
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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.

CV Joint

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 46342905
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the constant-velocity joints at each end of a drive axle.

CV Joint Boot

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Popular 614001
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93"
Fitment notes — DORMAN 614001
Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93"
Front OuterJoint Diameter 3.58"
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DORMAN Popular 03680
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OuterJoint Diameter 3.83"
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BECK/ARNLEY 1032441
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Inner
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DORMAN 614002
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87"
Fitment notes — DORMAN 614002
Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87"
InnerJoint Diameter 3.3"
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MEVOTECH DX345
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Inner
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MOOG 2464
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left OuterW2- Front Right Outer
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PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 47343628
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Outer
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PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 47343636
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Kit
Fitment notes — PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 47343636
Kit
Fits:
Front Right Inner
or:
Front Left Inner
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REIN BKL0076R
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
InnerLong Kit
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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.

Differential Carrier Bearing / Race

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular WTA35
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bearing Shape: CylindricalBearing & Race Set
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA35
Bearing Shape: CylindricalBearing & Race Set
Fits:
LeftManual trans.with Saab GM55 Transmission
or:
Automatic trans.with Borg-Warner T37TB Transmission
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTLM300811
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Race
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTLM300811
Race
RightManual trans.with Saab GM55 Transmission
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTLM501310
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Race
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTLM501310
Race
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTLM300849
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RightManual trans.
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTLM300849
RightManual trans.with Saab GM55 Transmission
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular A35
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GoldIncludes LM501349 & LM501310
Fitment notes — ACDELCO A35
GoldIncludes LM501349 & LM501310Taper Bearing Set
Fits:
Automatic trans.or Manual trans.LH
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SKF Popular BR35
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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TIMKEN Popular SET45
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bearing & Race Set Bearing and Race Set
Fitment notes — TIMKEN SET45
Bearing & Race Set Bearing and Race Set
Fits:
Automatic trans.or Manual trans.
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BCA NBLM300811
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Race
Fitment notes — BCA NBLM300811
Race
RightManual trans.
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BCA NBLM300849
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RightManual trans.
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BCA NBA35
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bearing Shape: Cylindrical or Taper Bearing SetBearing & Race
Fitment notes — BCA NBA35
Bearing Shape: Cylindrical or Taper Bearing SetBearing & Race
Fits:
LeftManual trans.Saab trans.with GM55 Transmission Cod
or:
Automatic trans.Borg Warner trans.with T37TB Transmission Code
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NATIONAL LM300811
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Race
Fitment notes — NATIONAL LM300811
Race
RightManual trans.with Saab GM55 Transmission
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NATIONAL LM501349
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Automatic trans.with Borg-Warner T37TB Transmission
Fitment notes — NATIONAL LM501349
Automatic trans.with Borg-Warner T37TB TransmissionBearing Cone Only
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NATIONAL LM300849
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RightManual trans.
Fitment notes — NATIONAL LM300849
RightManual trans.with Saab GM55 Transmission
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NATIONAL A35
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and ConeBearing & Race Set
Fitment notes — NATIONAL A35
Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and ConeBearing & Race Set
Automatic trans.with Borg-Warner T37TB Transmission
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SCHAEFFLER KLM501349
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bearing Only
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER KLM501349
Bearing Only
Rear
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SCHAEFFLER KT45
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bearing and Race Set
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER KT45
Bearing and Race Set
Rear41.275 mm Inside Diameter X 73.431 mm Outside Diameter X 19.558 mm Thick
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SKF LM501310VP
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Race
Fitment notes — SKF LM501310VP
Race
Rear
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SKF 6006J
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Automatic trans.
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TIMKEN LM300811
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Race
Fitment notes — TIMKEN LM300811
Race
LeftManual trans.
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TIMKEN LM300849
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Cone
Fitment notes — TIMKEN LM300849
Cone
LeftManual trans.
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This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.

Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN KWK99162
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Kwik-Sleeve
Fitment notes — TIMKEN KWK99162
Kwik-Sleeve
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.

Differential Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN 483230V
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Differential Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER SS2450
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Automatic trans.7 MM Width
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SS2450
Automatic trans.7 MM Width47.23 mm Outside Diameter47 mm Inside DiameterNitrile
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SKF 13938
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Differential Output Shaft Seal Manual Transaxle
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TIMKEN 223510
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Automatic trans.
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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.

Gear Oil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
IDEMITSU 30018100750
🇺🇸 US
10W30 Rotary Racing Oil1 Quart
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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.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1986 Saab 9000

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 Turbocharged 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 9000?

Our catalog currently lists 41 drivetrain parts for the 1986 Saab 9000 across 9 subcategories and 16 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1986 Saab 9000?

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 9000 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 9000?

Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged 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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