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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 Volvo 960 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 960 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Volvo -> Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Cooling Fan
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 960 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure Differential Warning Valve -> Regulating Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • 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.

Regulating Valve

The regulating valve must be replaced as an assembly.

  • Disconnect brake pipe from valve, replace unions if necessary...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

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 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volvo 960 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

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 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 960 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery cable.
  • Disconnect starter leads.
  • Remove ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Volvo -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1994 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 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 960 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1993 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

Lower

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

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

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 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ignition System Component Locations Diagram for 1994 Volvo 960  2.9 L6 GASIgnition System Component Locations Diagram for 1994 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Relay Injectors
  • Relay Fuel Inspection
  • Ignition Lock
  • Throttle Position (TP) Switch/TP Sensor
  • Power Stage EZ-K (DI) System
  • Exhaust Temperature Switch Diagram for 1997 Volvo 960  2.9 L6 GASExhaust Temperature Switch Diagram for 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuses in Fusebox in Passenger Compartment
  • Catalytic Converter Thermocouple
  • Overload Relay +15L
  • 2-Pin Connector Engine Compartment Harness - Anti-Lock Braking System ABS Harness
  • Indicator Lamp Exhaust Temperature
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 Volvo 960  2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Right Front Door Switch
  • Left Rear Door Switch
  • Left Turn Signal
  • Right Turn Signal
  • 1996 Volvo 960  2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Right Turn Indicator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: PHONE ACCESSORY CONNECTOR UNDER DASHBOARD - REV
    Vehicle: 1995 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
  • Document: CAMPAIGN/RECALL ADMIN PROCEDURE REVISIONS
    Vehicle: 1992 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

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