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70019401960 Specifications 
Section 
2 B 19, B 23 Engines 
P iston  rings 
129521 
Clearance In piston  groove 
Clearance in piston  groove 
819 E, 819 ET, 823 E .................................. mm 
(in) 
823ET, 823FT .............. .......................... mm 
(in) 
Ring gap  (see  above) 
819E, 819ET, 823E .................................. mm 
(in) 
823ET, 823FT ................ .......... .............. mm 
Gudgeon  (Piston ) pins 
Fit, in connecting rod. . .  . . .. Light  thumb  pressure 
(close running  fit) 
in piston. . . . . . . .  . . . . . .. Thumb  pressure  (push fit) 
Valves 
Valve clearance 
Inlet 
and  exhaust valves 
(in) 
cold engine  ............................................ mm 
(in) warm engine ........................................... mm 
(in) 
Adjusting  shim, thickness .................................. mm 
(in) 
Valves 
Upper 
Camp. 
rings 
0.040-0 .072 
(0. 0016-0.0028) 
0.060-0 .092 
(0.0024-0.0036) 
0 .35-0.65 
(0.0014 -0 .0026) 
0.40-0 .
65 
(0.0158-0.0256) 
Checking 
0.30-0.40 
(0.012-0.Q16) 
0.35-0.45 
(0.014-0.018) 
3 .
30-4.50 
 Ring gap 129 520 
Lower Oil scraper 
Camp. 
rings rings 
0.040-0.072  0.030-0.062 
(0.0016 -0 .0028)  (0.0012 -0.0024) 
0.040-0.072  0.030-0.065 
(0.0016-0.0028)  (0.0018-0.0026) 
0.35-0.55  0.25-0.60 
(0.0014-0.0022)  (0.0010-0.0024) 
0.40-0.65  0.30-0.60 
(0.0016-0.0256)  (0.0118-0.0236) 
'Adjusting 
0.35-0.40 
(0. 014-0 .016) 
0.40-0.45 
(0. 016-0.018) 
(0.1300-0 .1773) 
in increments  of 
0.05 (0.002) 
IMPORTANT:  Valves are stellite-flashed and must  not be machined . They  may only be ground in against  seat. IMPORTANT! Scrapping valves. Exhaust valves in turbo engines are sodium filled and  must not be mixed  with ordinary 
scrap  iron without  first removing the sodium. 
Min: 7,935 
Inlet valve 
44,5° 
44,5 ° 
Min:  7,945 
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Exhaust valve turbo  engines (8 19 ET, 823 ET/FT) 
Exhaust valve E-engines (8 19 E, 823 E) 
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Piston rings 
129521 
Axial clearance 
Side clearance measured  with ring on piston 8200 ........... mm 
(in) 
8204 ........... mm 
(in) 
8230/234  ....... mm (in) 
Ring  gap (checked 
in 88.9, 96.0 mm bore) 8200/204 ........ mm (in) 8230/234 ........ mm 
Gudgeon  (Piston) pins 
Fit, in connecting  rod. . . . . ..  Light  thumb  pressure 
(close running  fit)  (in) 
in piston. 
. . . . . . .  . . . . . .. Thumb  pressure  (push fit) 
Cylinder  head-
Height,  new ............................... mm 
(in) 
after  machining 
..................... mm 
(in) 
• Max  machining  0.3 mm 
B204/234 
103.5 
(4.078) 
102.7* 
(4.078) 
Max  warp .......................................... . 
NOTE: If warp  is greater  than 1.0 mm (0.0394 in) length
wise  or 0.5 mm (0.0197 in) crosswise, cylinder head  must 
be replaced. 
Valve  clearance 
B200/230 
Inlet and exhaust valves 
cold 
engine ............................................ mm 
(in) 
warm  engine 
........................................... mm 
(in) 
70019401960 Specifications 
Section 2 B 200, B 230 Engines 
Upp er Compo rings 0.060-0.092 
(0.0024-0.0036) 
0.040-0.072  (0.0016-0.0028) 
0.060-0.092  (0.0024-0.0036) 
0.30-0.50 
(0.0118--0.0236) 
0.30-0.55 
(0.0118--0.0217) 
B200/230 
146.1 
(5.756) 
145.6 
(5.737) 
Checking 
0.30-0.40  (0.012-0.Q16) 
0.35--0.45  (0.014-0.018) 
Lower Compo rings 0.030-0.062  (0.0012-0.0024) 
0.030-0.062  (0.012-0.0024) 
0.040-0.072  (0.0016-0.0028) 
0 .30-0.55 
(0.0118--0.0217) 
0.30-0.55 
(0.0118--0.0217) 
Adjusting 
0.35--0.40 
(0.014-0.016) 
0.40-0.45  (0.016-0.018) 
Ring  gap 129520 Oil scraper  rings 0.020-0.055 
(0.0008--0.0022) 
0.020-0.050  (0.008--0.0019) 
0.030-0.065  (0.0012-0.0026) 
0.20-0.50  (0.0098--0.0197) 
0.30-0.65  (0.0118--0.0256) 
max o 25mm 
129 826 
Adjusting  shim, thickness .............................. mm  (in) 3.30-4.50  (0.1300-0.1773) 
in increments  of 0.05 (0.002) 
Valve stem, B 204/234 
Valve stem  height . . . . .  . .  . . .  . . . . .  . .  . .. 49.4±0.04 mm 
(measured  with gauge 5222)  . . . .  . . .  . .. 1.946±0.002 in 
Note: Valve stem  height  must be as specified.  Otherwise 
tappets will not  function properly. 
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Section 2' 8200,8230 Engines 
Group  25 Intake and exhaust  systems 
Turbo engines 
'-198~ 
Engine type .... ; ......... . , ............ .. ............. 
Charg~ pressure,  at full load and ................... r/min 
checking 
.. ................... kPa  (psi) 
setting.  . . . . . .  . . . . . . . .  . . . .  . . 
.. kPa  (psi) 
Charge air overpressure, switch  opens at ....... kPa 
(psi) 
Charge air pressure,  switch closes at ........... kPa (psi) 
Tightening  torques 
4) 18 Nm (13 ft IW) 
/ 
1) Apply sealer PIN 1 161 053-2. 2) Use new  nuts 
3) Use sealer PIN 1161 035-9. 
8200/230 ET 
3500 
45-53 (6.4-7.5) 
50 (7.1) 
65-75 (9.2-10.7) 
15-25 (2. 1-3.6) 
3) 
4) Use  new  boils. If absolutely necessary, old boils  can be reused  if they 
are  smeared  with sealer PIN 1161053-2. 
Mounting bolts, turbocharger -exhaust manifold 
• Measure length of bolt. Bolts can be reused  if shorter 
than 
89 mm (3.5 in) 
•  Apply  assembly paste PIN 1 161 078-9 to mating  sur-<=;==;=""-~ 
faces and threads 
• Fit new locking  plates 
• 
Tighten bolts in three  stages  according  to below 
64 
Stage I = 1 Nm (0.7 ft Ib) 
II = 45 Nm (33 ft Ib) 
III = 45° in one  motion  without  stopping 
89mm 
135780 
~Nm 
s::L).Nm 
8230FT 
3000 
46-54 (6.5-7.7) 
48-54 (6.8-7.7) 
85-95 (12 .1-13.5) 
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70019401960 Specifications 
Section 
2 B 28 Engine 
Cylinder head 
Tighten all bolts in  stages: 
1  Tighten 
bolts to 60 Nm (43 ft Ibs) 2 a  Loosen bolt 1, tighten it to 20 Nm (15 ft Ibs) b  Angle-tighten to 106 degrees  using special tool 5098. Repeat  this for remaining bolts in sequence shown. 
118650 
Tightening  sequence for cylinder head bolts 
L~~::~:~' ~I ~: I I I I 
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c  Loosen  and tighten  each bolt in turn. 
3  Adjust  valves. 
4 
Warm-up engine. 
5 Allow engine to cool for 2  hours. 
6  Angle-tighten  each bolt a further 45 degrees 
Main bearings 
Tighten all nuts in stages: 
1 
30 Nm (22 ft Ibs) 2 Slacken nut  1 3 Tighten  nut 1 30-35 Nm (22-26 ft Ibs) 4 Angle-tighten  nut 1 73°_77 ° 
1111-
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5 Slacken and retighten the other nuts in the order  specified in stages  2-4. 
---,---,---,---,-115091 
Tightening  sequence for main bearings  (via lower crankcase) 
Group 22 Lubricating  system 
General 
Oil capacity and quality, see page 12. 
Oil pressure,  warm engine  new oil cleaner: 
at 15 rls (900 r/min), minimum .............................. . 
50 rls (3000 r/min) .......... ....... ......... ............ . 
Lubricating  oil pump 
End float ................................................... . 
Clearance between  tooth tip and  pump  housing wall (excl. 
bearing clearance) .......................................... . 
Backlash (excl  bearing clearance) ................ ............. . 
Bearing 
clearance, driveshaft ................................. . 
idler shaft. ................................ . 
Relief  valve spring, length under  various loads: 
unloaded 
................................................. . 
loaded to 88.3 N (8.83 kp) ............ ... .... .............. . 
74 
0.1 MPa 
0.4  MPa 
0 .
025-0.084 mm 
0.110-0.185 mm 
0 .17-0.27 mm 
0.015-0.053 mm 
0.015-0.051 mm 
89.5 mm 
56.5-60.5 mm 
(14.2 psi) 
(57 psi) 
0.0009-0.0033 in 
0.0043-0.0072 in 
0.0066-0.0106 in 
0 .0006-0.0021 in 
0.0006-0.0020 in 
3 .52 in 
2.22-2.38 in  

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Cylinder block 
Bore 
Standard  (marked C) 
........................... ....... mm (in) 
(marked 
D) ........... ....................... mm  (in) 
(marked 
E) ..................................  mm  (in) 
(marked 
G) ................... . .............. mm  (in) 
Rebore  if wear  exceeds 0.1 mm  and oil consumption is abnormally  high. 
Pistons 
Piston  diameter 
Diameter  to be  measured  at right 
angles to gudgeon  pin and 
16  mm  from  bottom  of piston. 
Standard  (marked C) 
.................................. mm  (in) 
(marked 
D): ................................ . mm  (in) 
(marked 
E) .. , ........................ .......  mm  (in) 
(marked 
G) ............ ...................... mm  (in) 
Piston  weight 
.......................................... g  (oz) 
Max  weight  difference  between pistons in same  engine 
......... g 
Piston  rings 
Axial  clearance in piston  groove  ............................ mm 
in 
Ring gap (measured  in cylinder, bore 83.00 mm) ............. mm ? in 
Gudgeon (P iston ) pins 
Fit  in connecting  rod ......................................... . 
in  piston 
................................................  . 
Valve system 
Hydraulic 
Valves 
Length inlet ...... .................................... mm  (in) 
exhaust 
.............. ......................... mm  (in) 
Matching  surface 
angle .................................. .... 0 
Edge  height,  new valve ................................ mm (in) 
min  after  machining  .
...................... mm  (in) 
Max  machining  of 
valve stem ................ ........... mm  (in) 
Valve  Seats 
Diameter  standard .................................... mm  (in) 
oversize 
.... ................................ mm  (in) 
Matching  surface 
angle .......................... ............ 0 
Reduction angle, upper ...................................... 0 
lower ................. ....... .............. 0 
Width ...................................... ... ...... mm  (in) 
70019401960 Specifications 
Section 2 B 6304 Engine 
83.00-83.01 
83.01-83 .02 
83.02-83.03 
83.04-83.05 
82.98--82.99 
82.99--83.00 
83.00-83.01 
83.02 -83.03 
350 
±  5 
10 
(3.2677-3 .2681 ) 
(3.2681-3.2685) 
(3.2685-3 .2689) 
(3.2693-3.2697) 
(3.2669--3.26 7
3) 
(3.2673-3.2677) 
(3.2677-3.
2681 ) 
(3.2685-3.2689) 
(12.5  ± 
0.2) 
(0.4) 
Upper 
camp.  rings 
0.05-0.085 
0.0020-0.0033 
0.2-0.4 
0.008--0.016 
Lower 
camp.  rings 
0.03-0.065 
0.0012-0.0026 
0.2-0.4 
0.008--0.016 
Oil scraper 
ring s 
0.02-0.055 
0.0008 -0.0022 
0.25-0.5 
0.009--0 .020 
Light  thumb  pressure (close running  fit) 
Thumb  pressure  (push fit) 
104.05±0.18 
103.30±0.18 
45.5 
1.5 
1.2 
0 .4  (4
.
096±0.007) 
(4.067±0. 007) 
(0.059) 
(0.047) 
(0.016) 
inl et exhaust 
32.61  (1.284)  28.61 (1.126) 
33.11 
(1.304) 29 .11 (1.146) 
45.25  45.25 
20.25 15.25 
60.25 60.25 
1.4-1.8 (0.055-0.071) 1.8--2.2 (0.071-0.087) 
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Oil pressure, overdrive 
Direct  drive .............................................. .. . . 
Overdr ive  engaged 
D 24 TmC, with  asbestos-free  friction linings ................... . 
Gasoline turbo  with asbestos-free  friction linings ................ . 
Gasoline turbo with old type friction linings ..................... . 
Remaining,  with 
old type friction linings ........................ . 
All ......................................................... . 
Early type  friction linings (1987) ............................... . 
Asbestos -
free linings (1988-) ................................. . 
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8ellhousing ................................................. . 
Gear 
lever mounting  bracket bolts ............................. . 
Gearbox  cover 
bolts ......................................... . 
Countershaft,  M 47 
.......................................... . 
Drive 
flange nuts,  M 47, M 16 ................................. . 
M20 ...................................... . 
M46 ...................................... . 
Rear  cover,  M 46 
............................................ . 
Rear  cover, 
5th gear synchronization,  M 47 II ................... . 
Oil drain plugs .............................................. . 
Lubricant 
/ Type  ....................................................... . 
Capacity,  M46, 
early type, -1990 Litres (US qts) ............... . 
late type, 1991-Litres (US qts) ................. . 
M 
47, early type,  Litres (US qts) ...................... . 
late type, Litres (US qts) ....................... . 
• On complaints about  gearbox  noise, Volvo Thermo oil (PIN 1161  243-9) can be used. Volvo Thermo oil is only recommended  for vehicles driven in areas where 
ambient  temperature seldom drops below -10°C (+14°F), or high mileage vehicles such as taxis. NOTE: Do not mix oil types. 
Section 4 Power  Transmission 
approx 0.15 MPa (21.3  psi) 
Type  J 
2.8--3.1 MPa (400-440 psi) 
2.8--3.1 MPa (400-440 psi) 
3.9-4.2 
MPa  (555-600 psi) 
3.7-4.0 
MPa (525-570  psi) 
Type P 
2.8--3.1 MPa (400-440 psi) 
Type J/P-hybrid 
3.7-4.0 MPa (526-569  psi) 
2.7-29 
MPa (384-412  psi) 
Nm ft Ib 
35-50 (25-35) 
40 (30) 
15-25 (10-20) 
35-45 (25-30) 
70-90 (50-65) 
90-110 
(65-80) 
165-180 
(120-130) 
12-18 (9-13) 
120 (87) 
27-40 (20-29) 
Litres U S qts 
ATF* type  F or  G 
2 .3  (2.4) 
2.6  (2.7) 
1.3  (1.4) 
1.6  (1.7) 
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Regulator press ure 
Final drive  ratio 3.31:1 
At 30 km/h (19 mph)  ........................................ . 
At 60 km/h (38 mph) ....... ................................. . 
At 110 km/h  (69 mph) ....................................... . 
Gea r ch anging  speeds 
Limits  for kick -down  shift points , km/h  (mph) 
1-2 ........................................................ . 
2 - 3 
......... ............................................... . 
3-2 ............................. ........................... . 
3-1 ...................................................... .. . 
Tran smiss io n  brake  an d clut ch  pla tes 
Min permissible thickness .................................. ..  . 
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Drive plate - torque  converter ....................... ......... . 
Torque  converter  casing -engine,  M 
10 ....................... . 
M12 ..................... .. 
Center support  -transmission  housing 
tighten 
alternately in steps  of 7 Nm (5 ft Ib) ................... . 
Pump  cover -pump  housing 
.................. ............... . 
Pump  -transmission  housing ...
............................. . 
Plate above  parking  detent ............................ .... ... . 
Torque  converter  casing -transmission  housing 
4 x M 
10 .................................................. . 
2xM12 ....... . r. ............... .........................  . 
Rear  housing  -transmission  housing .......................... . 
Valve bodies  -transmission  casing ...........................  . 
Valve bodies,  for cam,  M 6 ................................... . 
Valve bodies,  other bolis, M 5 ................................. . 
Cover 
plate - gearbox  housing ............................... . 
Strainer  -
lower valve housing  M 6 ......................... ... . 
Oil pan - transmission  housing (yellow gasket) .................  . 
Oil pan  -transmission  housing (blue gasket) ................... . 
Drive 
plate - output  shaft .... ............................. ... . 
Blind  plug, for pressure  test ....................... .. ......... . 
* Seal with  Locking fluid 1 161 053-2 (1 161 054-2) . 
0.10-0.13 MPa 
0.14-0.18 MPa 
0.30-0.36 MPa 
71 (44) 
128 
(80) 
117  (73) 
approx. 
60 (38) 
2.1 mm 
Nm 
41-50 
35-50  55-90 
24-28 
6-9 
22-28 
6-9 
Nm 
26-40 
47 -60 
26-40 
8-12 
6-9 
5-6 
5-6 
6-9 
6-10 
8-12 
40-50· 
9-12 
70019401960 Specifications 
Section 4 Power  Transmission 
(14-18 psi) 
(20-26 psi) 
(43-51  psi) 
(0.083 in) 
ftlb 
(30-37) 
(26-37) 
(41-66) 
(18-21 ) 
(4-6) 
(16-21) 
(4-6) 
ftlb 
(19-29) 
(35-44) 
(19-29) 
(7-9) 
(4-6) 
(3-4) 
(4-6) 
(3-4) 
(4-8) 
(7-9) 
(29-37) 
(6-9) 
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Tightening torques 
AW70, AW71,  AW72 
Converter  casing -engine,  M 10 ...................... .. ...... . 
M12 .................. ......... .. . . 
Drive  plate 
to torque  converter ................... ............. . 
Centre  support  to gear  case: 
tighten  alternately 
in steps to 7 Nm (5 ft Ib) ............... ... . 
Pump cover to pump  body .......................... ......... . 
Pump assembly to gear  case .............. ................... . 
Plate above  parking  pawl ............................. ....... . 
Converter  casing gear case 
4 
x M 10 ................................ ................. . 
2  x  M 12  ..
.............. ................................. . 
Rear  extension  housing to gear  case 
.......................... . 
Valve bodies,  for cam  M 6 .................................... . 
other  bolts,  M 5 ...
.............................. . 
Oil strainer to lower  valve  body ........... .. ............ ...... . 
Cover  plate 
to gear case,  M 6 ................................ . 
Valve body  to gear  case ..................... .......... ..... . . 
Oil pan  to gear  case .......... ........ ..................... .. . 
Coupling  flange 
to output shaW .................... ...........  . 
Blind  plug  for  pressure  test. . . . .  . .  . .  . . . .  . .  . . .  . . .  . . .  . . . .  . ..
... . 
Nut,  oil cooler  to gear  case .
.................................. . 
Speedometer  drive 
................... .................. ..... . 
Nut,  oil dipstick  tube 
........ ................................. . 
Solenoid  valve 
.................... .. ........................ . 
Drain  plug 
to oil pan ........................................ . . 
• Use  locking  fluid PIN 1161 053-2  (1161 054-0) . 
Nm 
35-50 
55-90 
41-50 
24-28 
6-9 
22-28 
6-9 
27-42 
48-68 
27-47 
6-9 
5-6 
5-6 
6-9 
8-12 
4-5 
40-50 
5-9 
20-30 
4-6 
65-70 
10-16 
18-23 
70019401960 Specif ications 
Section 
4 Power  Transmission 
ftlb 
(25-36) 
(40-65) 
(30-36) 
(17-20) 
(4-6) 
(16-20) 
(4-6) 
(20-30) 
(35-49) 
(20-34) 
(4-6) 
(3.5-4) 
(3.5-4) 
(4-6) 
(6-9) 
(3-3.5) 
(30-36) 
(3.5-6) 
(14-22) 
(3-4) 
(47-51) 
(7-12) 
(13-17) 
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