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1996 Volvo 850 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volvo REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Charging System
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4 L5 GAS
Use instructions provided with charging station. Follow these procedures to prevent charging station from being accidentally exposed to high-side vehicle system pressure:
- Do no...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble -> Master Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 2.4 L5 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Disassemble
- Remove reservoir from master cylinder.
- Drain fluid from reservoir, then remove seals.
- Remove circlip and withdraw pistons and return spring.
Cleaning & Inspection
- Polish inner surface of the master cylinder with a honing tool (cylinder grinding tool).
- Clean all pistons parts and cylinder with methylated spirits.
- Using compressed air, blow air into the equalizer and overflow holes.
- Check master cylinder bore for scoring,...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> S70, V70, XC70 & 850
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 2.3 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 1996 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 2.4 L5 GAS
- 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 from transmissi...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4 L5 GAS
- Disconnect starter leads.
- Remove two starter mounting bolts, then...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 1993-97 850 & 1997-2000 C70, S70 & V70
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 2.3 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 1996 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Dynamic Stability & Traction Control (DSTC)/Stability Traction Control (STC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 2.3 L5 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 1996 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
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 1996 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 2.4 L5 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Volvo 850 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Volvo 850 2.3 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Volvo 850 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: STUCK CDS IN AUDIO UNIT Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 2.4 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SAFETY RECALL - FUEL TANK AND HEAT SHIELD Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 2.4 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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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