1982 VOLVO 960 suspension

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Contents
General
Lubrication B 19, B 23 Engines
B200, B230, B204, B234 Engines
B28 Engine
B280 Engine
B
6304 Engine
024, 024 T , 024 TIC Engines
Electrical System
Power Transmission
Brakes
Suspension and steering
Springs , dampers and
wheels
Body and interior
Revisions and changes to the previous edition are indicated by
a
line in the margin.
Order No. TP 30518/10
Supersedes TP 30518/9
70019401960 Specifications
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70019401960 Specifications
Section 0 General
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740,760 ,940 ,960
T ype p lates
1. P roduc t p la te
Located on right spring turret (-1984) or above right side
headlamp (1985-). See page 8.
2 . Inf ormation on exhau st emissio n co ntr ols
Sweden , Switzerland, USA, Canada and Australia.
Located on bulkhead. Shows idling speed, valve clear­
ances, ignition timing and CO content. '
760 1988-: located on left side suspension tower.
* USA & Canada: not all details included .
3. Tyre p ress ures
1982 : Located on inside of glove compartment lid.
1983-: Rear edge of right front door.
4. Type, m ode l year des ig nat io ns a nd c hass is
numbe r
A. All markets
Stamped
on RH centre door post.
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B. Scandinavia:
Sedan: Attached to rear boot member .
Estate: Located on rear right of
wheelhouse
C. USA & Canada
Located on top
left of dashboard.
5. Service pla te (1982-1 989 )
74 01760
Early models : Located on front upper member of luggage
compartment.
Later
models: Rear left door pillar.
780: Located on post behind left side door.
Part Brakes Manufactur er Girling front and rear Girling front and ATE rear
DBA front, ATE rear 760,1988-:
Code 1 2 3
Girling, front and rear 4
DBA front and Girling rear 5
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70019401960 Specifications
Section
6 Suspension and steering
Section 6 Front end and steering
Group 60 Wheel alignment
(Empty vehicle)
Front wheel alignment
Caster ..................................................... 4.5-5.5°
Cambe r*
... ................................... ........ ..... -0.2 -+0.8 °
• Difference between left and right-hand locks must not exceed o.r.
Toe-in
All variant s*
Angle (2 (X) A-a 8-b C-c
18'±8' 3.2±1
.3 mm 2.3±1.2 mm 2 .1 ±0.9 mm
0 .12±0.05 in 0.0 .9±0.05 in 0.08±0.04 in .-
• In order to simplify workshop routines, the same values apply to all 740/940/960 models from 1982. Older values may still be
found in some manuals and are not incorrect, though now sup­planted by these newer values.
All measurements to be carried out on an empty vehicle. Dimensions are noted at hub height in the form of an angular
measurement a or as the difference in mm between the front and rear edges of the wheels at points A, B or C (the tire tread,
shoulder and wheel rim edge respective ly).
Ball joints
Max axial play with normally loaded front end, 3 mm
(0.12 in)
Max radial play, 0.5 mm (0.02 in).
Wheel alignment, rear wheels
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Multi -link )
Negative Camber IfJl
'legall. umb .. 113' -1.0
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a +a ~ -0.
r;-~ -0.6
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ii I-i . IT -'. ! . -.1-Un k arm angle (n)
-0
-0
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Un k a~ angle (a)
-4 -'.-3 "';-2 1 +i +2 + +4 1-
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Camber
Diagram shows correct Camber (fj) in relation to position of
lower links (a).
Examp le: angle of lower link is +2°, correct Camber is
0 .05 ° (negative Camber). Tolerance = ±0.25°.
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70019401960 Specifications
Section
6 Suspension and steering
A
Toe-in
Meas ured as ang le
Toe -in ( ----------.-.--..---Spec ificat ion
Toe-in measurement (B-A) should be is 0.5±0.8 mm, mea ­
sured at C, see left.
Note: Camber must always be adjusted before Toe-in.
Toe-in tolerance
B 143 724
Measure Toe-in of unladen vehicle, according to above .
Apply sufficient load to obtain a lower link angle of 8°± 1 o .
Repeat Toe-in measurement and compare results.
Max. difference = 3' per wheel.
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Group 61 Front wheel suspension
Tightening torque -85 Nm (63 ft. Ib)
95 Nm (70 ft Ib)
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~~======~~C r~M12: 85 Nm (63 ft Ib) ~:./ M 14: 140 Nm (102 ft Ib)
135 398
Nm ft Ib
Control arm to ball joint , nut .................................. . 60 44
Ball joint to spring strut + 1/4 turn .............. ................ . 30 22
Steering rod to steering arm .......................... (approx.) 60 44
Upper bearing -body ............................... (approx.) 40 29
Upper bearing -shock absorber, -1984 ............... (approx .) 150 111
1985- .... ........... (approx.) 70 50
Front crossmember to body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (approx.) 95 70
Whee l nuts ......... .. ................................ .. ... . . 85 63
Front wheel hub -stub axle +450 angle -tightening
nut
(1988-models) ................................. . ....... . 100 74
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70019401960 Specifications
Section 6 Suspension and steering
Group 64 Steering
Steeri ng gear
Cam gear
Numbers of turns, lock to lock ...................... .......... .
Steering ratio .
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Clearance between pre-tensioning piston and cover ............. .
Frictional torque, measured on input shaft ...................... .
Checking servo
balance:
pump pressure when measuring steering wheel torque ........ .
torque
on steering wheel . ............................. ..... .
max deviation between right and
left locks ................... .
Lubrication, type
............................................ .
quantity .
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Hydraulic fluid ..... .... ..................................... .
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ZF
Numbers of turns, lock to lock ................................ .
Steering ratio
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Clearance between pre-tensioning piston and cover ............. .
Frictional torque, measured on input shafl. ..................... .
Checking servo
balance:
pump pressure when measuring steering wheel torque ........ .
torque un steering
wheel ................................... .
max deviation between right and
left locks ................... .
Lubrication, type
............................................ .
quantity
........................... .............. .
Hydraulic fluid .............................................. .
Servo pump
132 430 136 000
A B
Max
pressure, early type (A, B,C) ............................ . .
late type of "C" ....... .... ..................... .
type
"0" ................... .... 0-' .•• •••••.••...
960 , B 6304 F ................................. .
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3 .5
16.9:1
0.0~.12 mm
0.6-1.7 Nm
0 .0019-0.0047 in
5.3 in. lb.
1.2 MPa 171 psi
3 .5-4.5 Nm 31-40 in. lb.
1 Nm 9 in. lb.
Grease, Volvo PIN 1161001-1
100
grams
See page 14
3.5 16.9:1
0.025-0.05 mm
0.6-2.1 Nm
0.0010-0.0020
0.4-1.5 ft Ib
1.2 MPa 171 psi
3.4-4.5 Nm 31-40 in lb .
1 Nm 0.7 ft Ib
Grease Volvo PIN 1 161 001-1
100
grams
See page 14
C
7 .6-8.3 MPa
9 .3-10.0 MPa
10 .0-11.0 MPa
9.3-10.0 MPa
D
1081-1180 psi
1323-1422 psi
1422-1564 psi
1323-1422 psi
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70019401960 Specificatidns
Section
6 Rear wheel suspension
Tightening torques
Nm ftlb
Steering column 760 1988-............................. .. ... .
24 17
Steering wheel nut .
........ ................................. . 34
25
Steering column, universal joints
.............................. .
24 17
Steering gear -
cr 44 32
Steering
rod - outer ' ball joints ........................ (approx .) 70 52
Steering arm -outer
ball joints ........................ (approx.) 60 44
Group 65 Rear wheel suspens ion
Tightening torques (Multi-link)
Nm ft Ib
Link to lower , wheel beBring housing, nut +900~ngle tighten ..... . 50 37
Link to
lowen'rear axle crossmember, nut +900 angle tighten ..... . 50 37
Stud to body ................................................ .. . 70 51
Support arm mount lto body, nut +900 angle tighten ............. . 70 51
Support arm to body, bolt .................................... . 48 35
Support arm to mount, nut + 1200 angle
tighten ................. . 125 91
Support
arm to wheel bearing housing, bolt +90 angle tighten ... . 60 44
Link to upper wheel bearing housing, nut ...... ................ . 115 83
Link
to rear axle upper front crossmember, nut +600
angle tighten ............................................. . 70 51
Link to rear axle upper rear crossmember, nut .................. . 85 61
Track rod to wheel bearing housing, bolt ..................... .. . 85 61
Track rod to rear axle crossmember, nut ....................... . 70 51
Rear axle crossmember (front) to body, bolt +600 angle tighten .. . 70 51
Rear axle crossmember (rear) to body, bolt +600 angle tighten ... . 70 51
Final drive (front) to rear axle crossmember, bolt ................ . 160 116
Final drive (rear) to rear axle crossmember, bolt
................ . 160 116
Cable bracket to rear axle cross member, nut
................... . 24
17
Shock absorber to support arm, nut ........................... . 56 41
Shock absorber to body, bolt ................................. . 85 61
Wheel stud to shaft +600 angle tighten ........................ . 140 102
Wheel
bearing housing buffer, nut. ............................ . 24 17
Backplate to rear wheel bearing housing, bolt
.................. . 24
17
Brake caliper to wheel bearing housing, nut ..
.................. . 60 43
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