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Volvo 850 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 850 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 850 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Volvo -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Compressor, Replace -> 5 Cylinder Engines -> 6 Cylinder Engines
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4 L5 GAS
5 Cylinder Engines
- Remove receiver/drier assembly as outlined under "Receiver/Drier, Replace."
- Disconnect pressure lines from compressor.
- Disconnect compressor electrical connector and temperature sensor.
- Remove compressor bracket attaching bolts, then lift compressor out.
- Reverse procedure to install. Torque brackets/motor mounting bolts and compressor inlet to 15 ft. lbs., compressor bracket bolts to 30 ft. lbs., compressor pip flange bolts to 18 ft. lbs. and compressor outlet to 33 ft. lbs.
6 Cylinder Engines
- Recover r...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 850 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4 L5 GAS
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) uses a control unit, hydraulic modulator, transient surge protector, front speed sensors and a speedometer sensor to control wheel lock-up. The control unit receives vehicle speed, wheel speed and wheel acceleration information from the sensors, then sends the information to the hydraulic modulator. The hydraulic modulator uses this information to ensure correct hydraulic pr...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo 850 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Volvo -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> S70, V70, XC70 & 850
Vehicle: 1993 Volvo 850 2.4 L5 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.
- Remove the throttle pulley cover and shield over the valve on fuel rail.
- Connect adapter tool (Volvo tool No. 999 5484 or equivalent), to fuel drainage unit (Volvo tool Nos. 981 2270, 2273 and 2282 or equivalents).
- Connect the adapter to va...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volvo 850 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo 2.3 L5 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheels.
- Detach bracket for brake hose and ABS cable. Let bracket hang loose.
- Detach link from anti-roll bar.
- Detach link/ball joint from stub axle (both sides).
- Install protective sleeves on ball joints.
- On left side detach drive shaft from transmission. Use a suitable disconnecting tool between transmission and inside of drive shaft joint.
- Fold out spring strut and remove drive shaft fr...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 850 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4 L5 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- On turbo models, remove air intake between radiator and air cleaner (ACL) housing.
- Remove charge air pipe over engine.
- On all models, remove engine cooling fan.
- Remove charge air pipe from cooling system.
- Remove auxiliaries belt.
- Remove bolt and nut that run through upper mounting.
- On models with air conditioning, loosen lower bolts for compressor s...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo 850 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 1993-97 850 & 1997-2000 C70, S70 & V70
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 2.4 L5 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Note the position of the windshield wiper blades on the windshield.
- Remove the windshield wiper arm retaining nuts, then the wiper arms.
- Remove the upper cowl panel retaining screws.
- Disconnect hoses and clamp...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo 850 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Volvo -> Service Indicator Lamp -> 1996-98 850
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo 2.3 L5 GAS
- Connect Volvo System Tester, or equivalent, to DLC connector located on front center console, then proceed as follows:
- Turn ignition On.
- Press button, VST O...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 850 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4 L5 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp on cylinder head nipple and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedur...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo 850 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4 L5 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 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Volvo 850 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volvo 850 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Volvo 850 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: FRONT WHEEL ARCH - REPLACE PROCEDURES Vehicle: 1994 Volvo 850 2.4 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RATTLE/SQUEAK FROM TAILGATE LOCK - 5-DOOR Vehicle: 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo 2.3 L5 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Volvo 850 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 850 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 850 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 850 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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