Saab 96 - Battery

to an authorized service garage for inspection and possible adjust
ment every 6,000 km (4,000 miles) or whenever there is reason to
believe that the alignment is faulty.
The various alignment angles are shown in the figure below. Note,
that the dimensions A and B are measured between the wheel rims.
Fig. 25. Front Wheel Alignment
1. Toe-in B—A = 2 mm ± 1
2. Camber = %°
3. "King pin" inclination* = 7°
4. Caster = 2°
(.08 in ± .04)
Electrical System
Battery
The battery is one of the most important parts of the car and should
be checked and serviced carefully.
Check the electrolyte level at least once a month in the winter
and every second week in the summer. It should be 6—8 mm (approx.
XU in.) above the cell plates. Use only distilled water when topping
up. The charge of the battery is measured with a hydrometer which
shows the specific gravity of the electrolyte. The specific gravity
values from fully charged to discharged are listed in the table below.
In order to prevent corrosion
of the terminals, they should
be coated liberally with Vase
line. All grease, dirt, etc. should
be removed before coating.
Check also that the battery is
firmly secured and that the
terminal nuts and the ground
connections are tightened.
* Since this car has ball joint suspension of the wheels, the term king pin
refers to an imaginary line through the centers of the ball joints. See
fig. 25.
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Battery condition
Specific
gravity
Fully charged
% charged
% charged
Yi charged
Discharged
1.28
1.24
1.21
1.16
1.12