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1990 Volvo 740 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volvo REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Volvo -> 1990-98
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 740 2.3 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES
VOLVO, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> COMPONENT FAULT TRACING
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 740 GL 2.3 L4 GAS
The control unit contains a monitoring circuit to detect any internal faults in the control unit and any electrical faults in the sensors, hydraulic modulator or signaling system.
If a fault occurs, the control unit disengages the ABS and illuminates a warning light. When the warning light comes on, a complete fault tracing procedure should be followed. The fault tracing procedure assumes that the standard braking system is fully operational.
COMPONENT FAULT TRACING
All procedures must be completed to avoid damaging the control unit.
Refer to Figs through when performing the f...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Component Locations -> 1998 Volvo S90, V90, 1983-93 240, 1980-84 260, 1985-92 740, 1983-90 760, 1987-90 780 & 1991-97 940 & 960
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 740 GLE 2.3 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 740 2.3 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove u-joint bolts.
- Pry shaft backwards slightly and tilt it down forward...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace -> With A/C -> Without A/C
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 740 GLE 2.3 L4 GAS
With A/C
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Detach pipe from control module box.
- Remove auxiliaries belt.
- Remove power steering pump and place it on top of engine.
- Remove upper bolt.
- Remove bolts common to alternator and compressor; lower bolts on alternator and upper bolts on compressor.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Loosen lower bolts for compressor (so that there is some clearance).
- Remove air baffle.
- Lower vehicle.
- Disconnect warning lamp positive lead and connector from alternator.
- Pull alternator upwards/away.
- Remove alternator from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Dynamic Stability & Traction Control (DSTC)/Stability Traction Control (STC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 740 GL 2.3 L4 GAS
The warning lamp is used to warn of an system fault. The lamp input monitors the condition of the system. The lamp will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic sy...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 740 GLE 2.3 L4 GAS
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition upper hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Remove fasteners ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Volvo 740 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Volvo 740 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Volvo 740 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: STUCK CDS IN AUDIO UNIT Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 740 GLE 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE ON CALL - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 740 GLE 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Volvo 740 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 Volvo 740 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 Volvo 740 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 Volvo 740 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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