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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 PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 740 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1991-92 -> Exercise System
Vehicle: 1992 Volvo 740 2.3 L4 GAS

An important fact most car owners ignore is that A/C systems must be used periodically. Car manufacturers caution that when the air conditioner is not used regularly, particularly during cold months, it should be turned on for a few minutes once every two or three weeks while the engine is running. This keeps the system in good operating condition.

Checking out the system for the effects of disuse before the onset of summer is one of the most important aspects of A/C system servicing.

First clean out the condenser core, mounted in all cases at the front of the cars...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 740 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

VOLVO, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS -> SYSTEM SERVICE -> Assembly -> Clean & Inspect -> Disassembly -> MASTER CYLINDER OVERHAUL -> MASTER CYLINDER, REPLACE -> PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL WARNING VALVE, REPLACE -> REGULATING VALVE, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 740 2.3 L4 GAS

MASTER CYLINDER, REPLACE

  • Place a cover over the fender to protect paint from brake fluid.
  • Disconnect brake lines and cap openings.
  • Remove retaining nuts, then the master cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Bleed master cylinder prior to installation.

MASTER CYLINDER OVERHAUL

Disassembly
  • Remove reservoir from master cylinder.
  • Drain fluid from reservoir, then remove seals.
  • Remove circlip and withdraw pistons and return spring.
Clean & Inspect
  • Polish inner surface of the master cylinder with a honing tool (cylinder grinding tool).
  • Clean all pistons parts and cylinder with methylated spirits...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo 740 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

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: 1992 Volvo 740 2.3 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volvo 740 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Volvo 740 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove center support bearing.
  • Disconnect driveshaft from transmission coupling flange.
  • Remove rubber boot, put bearing cage in a v block and press out driveshaft.
  • Check to see if the bearing cage is damaged. If it i...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 740 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 740 SE 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Remove hose and pipe for charge air cooler.
  • Remove splash guard.
  • Remove power cable and antenna from starter motor.
  • ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo 740 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Volvo -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Dynamic Stability & Traction Control (DSTC)/Stability Traction Control (STC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 Volvo 740 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 Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 740 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 740 2.3 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition inlet hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition inlet hose clamp at cylinder head and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Volvo 740 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

EZ-116K Ignition System Components Diagram for 1990 Volvo 740  2.3 L4 GASEZ-116K Ignition System Components Diagram for 1990 Volvo 740 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Switch
  • Control Unit
  • Impulse Sensor
  • EGR Converter
  • Anti-Lock Brake System Components Diagram for 1990 Volvo 740  2.3 L4 GASAnti-Lock Brake System Components Diagram for 1990 Volvo 740 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Anti-Lock Brake Control Unit
  • Anti-Lock Brake Fluid Sensor
  • Anti-Lock Brake Front Sensor
  • Anti-Lock Hydraulic Unit
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volvo 740 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 Volvo 740  2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Volvo 740 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Glove Compartment Switch
  • Vanity Mirror Light
  • Glove Compartment Light
  • Combined Instrument
  • 1992 Volvo 740  2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Volvo 740 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Central Locking Relay
  • Central Locking Motor Passenger Front
  • Central Locking Motor Passenger Rear
  • Central Locking Motor Driver Rear
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Volvo 740 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: FLYWHEEL MODIFICATION - INSTALLING NEW CLUTCH ASSY
    Vehicle: 1986 Volvo 740 GLE 2.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
  • Diesel Engines
  • Document: EVAPORATOR ODOR TREATMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1985 Volvo 740 GLE 2.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volvo 740 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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