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1997 Volvo 960 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volvo REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 850 -> 940 & 960 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Table -> F. Intermittent Faults -> G. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Table -> H. Test Drive -> Intermittent Faults -> J. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)/Diagnosis Table -> K. Symptoms/Diagnosis Table -> L. Mechanical Components, Fault Tracing -> Less Volvo Diagnostic Key -> MA. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), Wheel Sensors -> MB. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 1-4-1 -> MC. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 1-4-2 -> MD. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 1-4-4 -> ME. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), Valves -> MF. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 4-2-4 -> MG. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 4-4-1 -> MH. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 4-4-3 -> MJ. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 4-4-4 -> NA. ABS-Warning Indicator Does Not Light -> NB. ABS-Warning Indicator Lit, No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Displayed -> NC. TRACS Warning Indicator Does Not Light -> ND. TRACS Warning Indicator Lit, No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Displayed -> NE. Brake Warning Indicator Does Not Light -> NF. Brake Warning Indicator Does Not Go Out -> NG. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Cannot Be Read -> NH. Poor Braking -> NJ. Both Front Wheels Are Wholly Or Partially Locked -> NK. No TRACS Function -> P. Signal Description, Control Module -> Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Wiring Diagrams -> With Volvo Diagnostic Key
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 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.
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
850
Less Volvo Diagnostic Key
- Connect diagnostic lead to position 3 on diagnostic output A, Figs. and ,...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 260, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960 & 1984-93 240
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Always disconnect the battery ground cable before replacing the fuel filter. Position a shop towel over fuel filter connections before disconnecting.
The fuel filter is located under ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
Disassemble
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Identify position of propeller shaft in relation to flanges.
- Remove center support bearing.
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Separate two parts.
- Clean area around damaged universal joint.
- Remove snap-rings. Use rust penetrating oil and a punch to loosen. Use snap-ring pliers to remove.
- Remove bearing cups. Use a vise and adjust it so that propeller shaft yoke rests on jaws.
- Use a plastic hammer to tap on drive flange so that bearing cups protrude 3-4 mm (0.12-0.16 in). CAUTION: Do not pound on propeller shaft tube.
- Use a vise to pry out bearing cups...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Detach pipe from control module box.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Loosen clamps and remove power steering pump hoses. Drain fluid in a clean suitable container. Avoid skin contact with power steering fluid.
- Remove cold air inlet hose to control module.
- Loosen bolt on power steering line lock bracket.
- Loosen pipe nipple on pump.
- Remove bolts from power steering pump pulley holes and lift pump up to remove.
- Loosen hose clamps, disconnect coolant hose from...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp on coolant pipe and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Power Door Mirrors Components Diagram for 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Headlamp Range Adjustment Components Diagram for 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: STUCK CDS IN AUDIO UNIT Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE ON CALL - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Volvo 960 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 1997 Volvo 960 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 1997 Volvo 960 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 1997 Volvo 960 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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