Volvo 850 Setup guide

MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

1995 Volvo 850

1993-96 MAINTENANCE

Volvo Maintenance Information

1993-96 850 Sedan

1994-96 850 Turbo Sedan

1995-96 850 T-5R Turbo Sedan

1994-96 850 Wagon

1994-96 850 Sportswagon

1995-96 850 T-5R Turbo Sportswagon

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *

NOTE: For scheduled maintenance intervals and the related fluid

capacities, fluid specifications and labor times for major

service intervals, see SCHEDULED SERVICES article below:

* SCHEDULED SERVICES - NON TURBO

* SCHEDULED SERVICES - TURBO (1994-96)

Warranty information and specifications for fluid

capacities, lubrication specifications, wheel and tire size,

and battery type are covered in this article.

NEW MODEL HIGHLIGHTS

NOTE: For more information regarding 1995 Model changes refer to

the GROUP 00, NO. 809 1995 850 NEW CAR FEATURES article in

the TSB section.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

VIN LOCATION

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the

left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield. The VIN

chart explains the code characters.

VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION

Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer

to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.

See VIN example below.

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(VIN) Y V 1 L S 5 5 1 X P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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1 - Manufacturing Country

Y * Sweden Or Belgium

2 - Manufacturer

V * Volvo

3 - Vehicle Type

1 * Passenger Vehicle

4 - Vehicle Series

L * 850 Sedan

5 - Body Style & Restraint System

S * 850 4-Door Sedan W/ Driver & Passenger Airbags

S * 850 4-Door W/ Dual Airbags & Pretentioners

W * 850 5-Door Wagon W/ Driver & Passenger Airbags

6-7 - Engine Type

55 * B5254S 2.4L 5-Cylinder

57 * B5234T 2.3L Turbo 5-Cylinder

58 * B5234T5 2.3L Turbo 5-Cylinder

8 - Emission Control System

0 * Three-way Converter, Heated Oxygen Sensor, W/O EGR

1 * Three-way Converter, Heated Oxygen Sensor, W/EGR

2 * Three-way Converter, Heated Oxygen Sensor, W/EGR, Airpump

9 - VIN Check Digit

* Computer Generated

10 - Vehicle Model Year

P * 1993

R * 1994

S * 1995

T * 1996

11 - Assembly Plant

0 * Kalmar, Sweden

1 * Torslanda, Sweden

2 * Ghent, Belgium

3 * Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

A * Uddevalla, Sweden

12-17 - Serial Number

* Sequential Production Number

MAINTENANCE SERVICE INFORMATION

SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS

NOTE: Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced

is operated under ANY (one or more) of these conditions:

Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle

operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary

operating conditions:

Normal Service

* Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily

* No Operating Conditions From Severe Service Schedule

Severe Service (Unique Driving Conditions)

* Extended Idling Or Low Speed Operation

* Frequent Short Trips Of Less Than 7 Miles

* Extended Operation In Dusty Or Sandy Conditions

* Trailer Towing Operations

* Driving In Mountainous Conditions

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT

CAUTION: Failure to replace a faulty camshaft timing belt may result

in serious engine damage.

The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be

checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000 miles. Although some

manufacturers do not recommend belt replacement at a specified

mileage, others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive

belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine components

on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve

contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling".

Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty

schedules in the mid-1980’s to reflect timing belt inspection and/or

replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules in

this manual reflect these changes.

Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any

of the following conditions exist:

* Cracks Or Tears In Belt Surface

* Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth

* Oil Contamination

* Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners

* Incorrect Tension Adjustment

Volvo recommends replacement of the camshaft timing belt at

the following intervals:

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL TABLE

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Application Interval (Miles)

1993 ................................................... 50,000

1994-96 ................................................ 70,000

SERVICE POINT LOCATIONS

Fig. 1: Service Point Locations (Non-Turbo)

Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.

Fig. 2: Service Point Locations (Turbo)

Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.

Fig. 3: OBD II Diagnostic Link Connector Location (1996)

Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.

ALIGNING CAMSHAFT TIMING MARKS

Fig. 4: Aligning Camshaft & Crankshaft Timing Marks

Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.

Fig. 5: Lubricating Tensioner Pulley Bushing (Pivot Bearing)

Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.

CAUTION: Lubrication of the Tensioner Pulley Bushing is REQUIRED on

1993 Models, it is recommended that the bushing be checked

for free play and lubrication on 1994-95 models.

NOTE: For more information regarding camshaft timing belt service

refer to the 2.3L 5-CYL TURBO article in the

ENGINE MECHANICAL section.

Fig. 6: Installing Washer on Timing Belt Tensioner

Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.

MODEL 850 TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT TABLE

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1993*

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271952-4

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1994

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271834-4

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* = Late M/Y 93 850’s (from engine no. 131035) should

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have M/Y 94 timing belt (p/n 271834-4). See Parts

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Bulletin 21-13 and Tech DCS 21-02.

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E = Recommended timing belt replacement

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X = Required timing belt replacement

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NOTE: On 1993 850’s, lubricate timing belt tensioner

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pivot bearing during timing belt replacement.

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LUBRICATING AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT TENSIONER

Fig. 7: Auxiliary Drive Belt Tensioner Lubrication Points

Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.

NOTE: The automatic tensioner for the auxiliary drive belt must be

greased every 30,000 miles (45,000 km) or if an abnormal

noise is heard from the tensioner.

NOTE: The auxiliary drive belt and automatic tensioner must be

removed from engine in order to properly lubricate.

FLAME TRAP MAINTENANCE - PCV SYSTEM

Fig. 8: Flame Trap Location

Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.

CHANGING CONTROL MODULE BOX FILTER (1993)

Fig. 9: Control Module Box Filter (1993)

Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.

BODY LUBRICATION POINTS

Fig. 10: Body Lubrication Points (Typical)

Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.

VEHICLE LIFT POINTS

Fig. 11: Vehicle Lift Points (Typical)

Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.

CAUTION: Use extreme caution when putting a T-5R model, or any model

with a front spoiler and lowered suspension onto a lift.

NOTE: For more information regarding lifting and hoisting refer to

the JACKING & HOISTING article in the

WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.

INFORMATION LABEL LOCATIONS

Fig. 12: Information Label Locations

Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North America.

SERVICE LABOR TIMES

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