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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Side -> Right Side
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S40 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS

Left Side

  • Raise and support vehicle on lift.
  • Remove hub cap.
  • Remove front wheel lug nuts.
  • Remove bolt for wheel hub driveshaft.
  • Tap end of drive shaft approximately 15-20mm into wheel hub.
  • Remove anti-roll bar strut from spring strut.
  • Counterhold ball joint pinion so that ball joint boot cannot turn.
  • Detach brake hose from its mounting lug in spring strut.
  • Detach ABS line from its mounting lug in wheel arch.
  • Slacken off nut for ball joint for control arm. Before removing the nuts from the ball joints, clean the exposed threads of rust. Lubricate using rust solvent before removing t...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S40 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S40 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove bolt for intake manifold front cover plate air cleaner module.
  • Remove vacuum hose to MAF sensor and disconnect electrical connector.
  • Disconnect brake vacuum hose from intake manifold.
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from vacuum pump then move hoses to one side.
  • Remove tie straps for cable harness on air cleaner module.
  • Remove screw ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 2005-09 S40, V50 & 2006-09 C70
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S40 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Remove the four hidden instrument panel center cover clips, then the cover, Fig. .
  • Using a weather strip tool, or other suitable tool, remove the left instrument panel end cover. Use care not to damage the cover during removal.
  • From the left end of the instrument panel, remove the sound proofing panel retaining clip, Fig. .
  • Remove the three driver side sound proofing panel retaining screws, Fig. .
  • Detach the in-car temperature sensor fro...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Volvo -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2008-09 S40 -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S40 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS

Reset

There are two warning levels that generate different warning messages, one warning for low pressure and a warning for very low pressure. A warning lamp also lights in the Driver information module (DIM) at the same time as the warning message appears. To reset a warning, stop the vehicle, inflate the low tire with air. The warning lamp in the DIM disappears the next time the ignition is turned on.

Relearn

Ther...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S40 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS

  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove electric cooling fan.
  • Remove charge air cooler.
  • Remove engine compartment panel.
  • Remove radiator mounting on both sides.
  • Slightly raise condenser and suspend from a suitable place, so ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Inner Drive Belt -> Outer Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S40 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

Outer Drive Belt

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right front wheel and tire.
  • Remove right fender liner. Remove screws at front edge and fold back fender liner.
  • Rotate belt tensioner clockwise as far as it will go, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove ou...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Volvo S40 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Volvo S40 T5 2.5 L5 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Volvo S40 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Input Speed Sensor
  • Body Components Diagram for 2008 Volvo S40 T5 2.5 L5 GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Volvo S40 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Keyless Entry System
  • Central Locking System
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Volvo S40 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Volvo S40 T5 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Volvo S40 T5 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • High Beam Relay
  • Right Front Combination Lamp
  • Left Front Combination Lamp
  • Dimmer Control Module
  • Steering Wheel Module
  • 2008 Volvo S40 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Volvo S40 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Passenger Power Seat Switch
  • Central Electronic Module
  • Passenger Power Seat Up Down Motor
  • Interior Lighting Relay
  • Passenger Power Seat Backrest Angle Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Volvo S40 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION SI6 NON-TURBO
    Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S40 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM), SOFTWARE (SW) - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S40 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Volvo S40 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 2008 Volvo S40 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 2008 Volvo S40 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 2008 Volvo S40 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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