49 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 900, in 12 part types, covering both the 2.0L L4 SOHC and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The drivetrain system on the 1988 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 (20 parts), CV Joint Boot (10 parts) and CV Axle (8 parts). The other 9 part types cover the remaining 11 parts.
The 1988 Saab 900 was sold with both the 2.0L L4 SOHC and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. 46 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
20 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1988 Saab 900, led by PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN (5 parts), TIMKEN (5 parts) and TRAKMOTIVE (4 parts), plus 17 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1988 Saab 900. 8 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 Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 609173 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 609039 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: all 1988 900 engines | SA8002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: all 1988 900 engines | SA8003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NCV62508 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TN14009 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 1988 900 engines | SA8014 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 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.
8 CV Axle parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 900, from TRAKMOTIVE, CARDONE, GSP and 1 other brand. TRAKMOTIVE SA8002 carries the "Popular" badge. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.
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 6 options from TRAKMOTIVE, GSP and TOP NOTCH — built to original-equipment specification. TRAKMOTIVE SA8002 is listed in this group.
Part numbers include TRAKMOTIVE SA8002, CARDONE 609173 and CARDONE 609039, among others listed above.
CV Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 302164 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front OuterManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 46342880 | 🇺🇸 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 1988 Saab 900, from GKN and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 900.
This group includes GKN 302164 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 46342880.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 614001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 03680 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterJoint Diameter 3.83" | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 1032441 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 614002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87" | View on Amazon |
| GKN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 300403 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front OuterManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 1988 900 engines | DX345 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 47343628 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outer | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 47343073 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 47343636 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kit | View on Amazon |
| REIN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 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.
10 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 900, from DORMAN, PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. DORMAN 614001 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 900.
CV Tripod Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 300592 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
This table covers the tripod-style CV joints.
One part is listed for the 1988 Saab 900 — GKN 300592.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: all 1988 900 engines | WTA35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Shape: CylindricalBearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1988 900 engines | WTLM300811 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1988 900 engines | WTLM501310 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1988 900 engines | WTLM300849 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular Fits: all 1988 900 engines | A35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldIncludes LM501349 & LM501310 | View on Amazon |
| SKF Popular Fits: all 1988 900 engines | BR35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: all 1988 900 engines | SET45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1988 900 engines | NBLM300811 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1988 900 engines | NBLM300849 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1988 900 engines | NBA35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Shape: Cylindrical or Taper Bearing SetBearing & Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1988 900 engines | LM300811 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1988 900 engines | LM501349 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans.with Borg-Warner T37TB Transmission | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1988 900 engines | LM300849 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1988 900 engines | A35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and ConeBearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| NSK Fits: all 1988 900 engines | TRB45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race SetKit Contents: 1 Cup, 1 Cone | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1988 900 engines | M88010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1988 900 engines | KLM501349 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1988 900 engines | KT45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1988 900 engines | LM501310VP | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 6006J | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
20 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 900, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, SKF and 5 other brands. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA35 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 900.
Economy: 4 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA35.
The Standard Replacement section: 16 options from NATIONAL, SKF, BCA and 4 other brands. ACDELCO A35 is listed in this group.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: all 1988 900 engines | SM88010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightRear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
This group shows a single part: FAMOUS BRAND SM88010.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 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 1988 Saab 900 — TIMKEN KWK99162.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 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 1988 Saab 900 — TIMKEN 483230V.
Differential Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 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 Fits: all 1988 900 engines | SS2450 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans.7 MM Width | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 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 1988 Saab 900 come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and TIMKEN. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 SOHC and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.
Part numbers include SCHAEFFLER SS2450 and TIMKEN 223510.
Differential Side Cover Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 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 Fits: all 1988 900 engines | 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 1988 Saab 900 — IDEMITSU 30018100750.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1988 Saab 900
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Some drivetrain parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- 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 1988 Saab 900?
Our catalog currently lists 49 drivetrain parts for the 1988 Saab 900 across 12 subcategories and 20 brands, covering both the 2.0L L4 SOHC and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1988 Saab 900 engines?
Some do. 46 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1988 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 1988 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 1988 Saab 900?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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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