The 1990 Saab 900 has 47 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 12 part types and 19 brands, covering both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1990 Saab 900, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 35 parts of the 47 listed are Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (19 parts), CV Joint Boot (10 parts) and CV Axle (6 parts). The other 9 part types cover the remaining 12 parts.
The 1990 Saab 900 was sold with both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. 45 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1990 Saab 900 drivetrain parts are PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN (5 parts), TIMKEN (5 parts) and SCHAEFFLER (5 parts), plus 16 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
8 parts on this 1990 Saab 900 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including TRAKMOTIVE SA8001 (CV Axle) and DORMAN 614001 (CV Joint Boot). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: all 1990 900 engines | SA8001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: all 1990 900 engines | SA8008 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: all 1990 900 engines | NCV62507 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NCV62508 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: all 1990 900 engines | TN14008 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TN14009 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | 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 for the 1990 Saab 900 come from 3 brands — TRAKMOTIVE, GSP and TOP NOTCH. The "Popular" part is TRAKMOTIVE SA8001. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.
This group includes TRAKMOTIVE SA8001, TRAKMOTIVE SA8008 and GSP NCV62507 and the remaining parts above.
CV Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 302164 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front OuterManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 46340659 | 🇺🇸 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 for the 1990 Saab 900 come from 2 brands — GKN and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.
Part numbers include GKN 302164 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 46340659.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 614001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 03680 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterJoint Diameter 3.83" | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 1032441 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 614002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87" | View on Amazon |
| GKN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 300403 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front OuterManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 1990 900 engines | DX345 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 47343628 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 47343073 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 47343636 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kit | View on Amazon |
| REIN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | BKL0076R | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | InnerLong Kit | 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 for the 1990 Saab 900 come from 6 brands — DORMAN, PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 614001. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.
CV Tripod Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 300592 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
This table covers the tripod-style CV joints.
This group shows a single part: GKN 300592.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: all 1990 900 engines | WTA35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Shape: CylindricalBearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1990 900 engines | WTLM300811 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1990 900 engines | WTLM501310 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1990 900 engines | WTLM300849 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular Fits: all 1990 900 engines | A35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldIncludes LM501349 & LM501310 | View on Amazon |
| SKF Popular Fits: all 1990 900 engines | BR35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rearor Automatic trans.or Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: all 1990 900 engines | SET45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1990 900 engines | NBLM300811 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1990 900 engines | NBLM300849 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1990 900 engines | NBA35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Shape: Cylindrical or Taper Bearing SetBearing & Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1990 900 engines | LM300811 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1990 900 engines | LM501349 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans.with Borg-Warner T37TB Transmission | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1990 900 engines | LM300849 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1990 900 engines | A35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and ConeBearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| NSK Fits: all 1990 900 engines | TRB45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race SetKit Contents: 1 Cup, 1 Cone | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1990 900 engines | M88010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1990 900 engines | KLM501349 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1990 900 engines | KT45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1990 900 engines | LM501310VP | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
19 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1990 Saab 900 come from 8 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA35. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.
The Economy section lists 4 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA35 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, NATIONAL, BCA, SCHAEFFLER and 4 other brands supply 15 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO A35.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: all 1990 900 engines | SM88010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightRear | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1990 900 engines | M88010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
2 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1990 Saab 900, from FAMOUS BRAND and SCHAEFFLER. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 900.
Economy: 1 part, from FAMOUS BRAND. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND SM88010.
The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from SCHAEFFLER. SCHAEFFLER M88010 is listed in this group.
Part numbers include FAMOUS BRAND SM88010 and SCHAEFFLER M88010.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | KWK99162 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kwik-Sleeve | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.
This group shows a single part: TIMKEN KWK99162.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1990 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.
This group shows a single part: TIMKEN 483230V.
Differential Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | KWK99139 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kwik-Sleeve | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Differential seal surface.
One part is listed for the 1990 Saab 900 — TIMKEN KWK99139.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1990 900 engines | SS2450 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans.7 MM Width | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 223510 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 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 are listed for the 1990 Saab 900, from SCHAEFFLER and TIMKEN. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 900.
Part numbers include SCHAEFFLER SS2450 and TIMKEN 223510.
Differential Side Cover Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: all 1990 900 engines | 21348156 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | S Model | 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.
One part is listed for the 1990 Saab 900 — PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21348156.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU Fits: all 1990 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.
This group shows a single part: IDEMITSU 30018100750.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1990 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 1990 Saab 900?
Our catalog currently lists 47 drivetrain parts for the 1990 Saab 900 across 12 subcategories and 19 brands, covering both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1990 Saab 900 engines?
Some do. 45 parts fit every engine; the other 2 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 1990 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 1990 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 1990 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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