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1997 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 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Expansion Valve, Replace -> 850 -> 960
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 T-5 2.3 L5 GAS
850
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Disconnect expansion tube from evaporator.
- Using needle nose pliers, remove expansion tube from pressure line.
- Reverse procedure to install. Use new O-rings at pipe connections. Torque fitting to 22 ft. lbs.
960
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under . ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> 850 -> 940 & 960 -> Parking Brake Shoes, Replace -> Parking Brake, Adjust
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4 L5 GAS
Parking Brake Shoes, Replace
- Loosen parking brake cable adjusting screw. Refer to " Parking Brake Adjustment."
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
- Remove caliper.
- Remove brake disc, then remove brake shoe springs, brake shoes and adjuster, if applicable. On some models, it may be necessary to work through holes in axle shaft flange to gain access to springs.
- Before assembly, apply a thin layer of heat resistant graphite grease, or equivalent, on brake shoe sliding surface.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1996-98 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4 L5 GAS
Normal Service
Replace at 100,000 miles and every 50,000 miles therea...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 R 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 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace -> With Air Conditioning -> Without Air Conditioning
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 R 2.3 L5 GAS
With Air Conditioning
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Detach pipe from control module box.
- Remove auxiliaries belt.
- Remove power steering pump and place it on top of engine.
- Remove upper bolt.
- Remove bolts common to alternator and compressor; lower bolts on alternator and upper bolts on compressor.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Loosen lower bolts for compressor (so that there is some clearance).
- Remove air baffle.
- Lower vehicle.
- Disconnect warning lamp positive lead and connector from alternator.
- Pull alternator upwards/away.
- Remove alternator from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 1993-97 850 & 1997-2000 C70, S70 & V70
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 T-5 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 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 2.4 L5 GAS
This lamp should be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. After the engine has been started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit, a problem has b...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 T-5 2.3 L5 GAS
- Remove expansion tank cap, then remove guard from under radiator.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove electric cooling fan, then disconnect radiator ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 R 2.3 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 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Volvo 850 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Turn Signal & Hazard Lamps Diagram for 1997 Volvo 850 T-5 2.3 L5 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Fuel Injection Components, Motornic 4.3 Diagram for 1997 Volvo 850 T-5 2.3 L5 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Volvo 850 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Volvo 850 2.4 L5 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Volvo 850 T-5 2.3 L5 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Volvo 850 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: STUCK CDS IN AUDIO UNIT Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 2.4 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SAFETY RECALL - FUEL TANK AND HEAT SHIELD Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 2.4 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Volvo 850 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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