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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Side -> Rear -> Right Side
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2 L6 GAS

Left Side

  • Raise and support vehicle on lift.
  • On models with AWD, remove drain plug and drain transmission fluid.
  • On all models, remove front wheel lug nuts.
  • Remove bolt for wheel hub driveshaft.
  • Counterhold using a suitable tool in brake disc vents.
  • Tap end of drive shaft approximately 20-25mm into wheel hub.
  • Remove nut for ball joint and control arm. If ball joint pinion moves, counterhold end of lug using suitable tool.
  • Disconnect ball joint pinion from control arm using suitable tool.
  • Install cap nut using suitable tool on ball joint pinion.
  • Tighten nut against control arm, the...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2 L6 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect both battery cables.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove bolts securing suspension turrets.
  • Remove bolts for upper engine mount on engine and remove upper cross stay mount.
  • Open coolant reservoir cap.
  • Remove bolts securing skid plate and lift forward to remove skid plate. There is a guide sleeve on upper mounting of skid plate. Skid plate must be lifted upward slightly in order to slide skid plate forward.
  • Open drain plug on lower left bottom of radiator. Drain coolant in clean suitable container.
  • Lower vehicle.
  • Disconnect ECM connector.
  • Remove air cleaner housing by disco...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 1999-2006 S80, 2001-09 S60, 2001-07 V70, XC70 & 2003-09 XC90
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport 4.4 V8 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 sound proofing panel from under the passenger side of the instrument panel.
  • Remove the cabin air filter cover retaining screws, then the cover, Fig. .
  • Press down on the cabin air filte...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Volvo -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Dynamic Stability & Traction Control (DSTC)/Stability Traction Control (STC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2 L6 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 2008 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2 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 2008 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Power Steering Bleed
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2 L6 GAS

  • Unsnap and remove battery box cover.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then positive cable.
  • Remove battery, surround, and mounting bolts .
  • Unsnap and remove engine cover.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove engine splash shield and fasteners.
  • Loosen clamps and remove air outlet pipe.
  • Disconnect electrical connector from mass airflow (MAF) sensor.
  • Disconnect air inlet pipe from air cleaner.
  • Remove battery tray.
  • Remove power steering hose brackets and mounting nuts from A/C compressor.
  • Remove A/C compressor control unit from A/C compressor.
  • Rotate tensioner, using a suitable tool ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2 L6 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Sun Sensor
  • Clutch Pedal Switch
  • Clutch Pedal Position Sensor
  • Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
  • Twilight Sensor
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Pressure Sensor
  • Compressor
  • Condenser
  • Accumulator
  • Expansion Valve
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Power Mirror
  • Left Power Mirror
  • Upper Electronic Module
  • Driver Passenger Door Module
  • Passenger Driver Door Module
  • 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Information Module
  • Rear Electronic Module
  • Central Electronic Module
  • Accessory Electronic Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION SI6 NON-TURBO
    Vehicle: 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM), SOFTWARE (SW) - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 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 XC90 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 XC90 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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