1996 VOLVO 850 spare wheel

1996 Volvo 850

Spare tire

The spare tire is located under the carpet in a special well under the f\
loor of the trunk. The jack is placed
inside the wheel rim. Make sure that the jack is properly secured in thi\
s position after use (see
illustration).

NOTE:
See pages 6:2-6:3 for information on how the jack should be used.
pg. 2:15 Cargo space lighting, Spare tire, Jack (wagon)
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l Check condition of drive belts.
l Check state of charge of battery.
l Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those th\
at are worn. Check tire pressures.
l The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked b\
y your Volvo retailer only.
l Check all lights, including high beams.
l Reflective warning triangles are legal requirement in some countries.
l Have a word with your Volvo retailer concerning engine adjustments if yo\
u intend to drive in
countries where it may be difficult to obtain correct fuel.
l Consider your destination. If you will be driving through an area where \
snow or ice are likely to
occur, consider snow tires.




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In case of emergency
pg. 6:1 In case of an emergency
In case of emergency

Even if you maintain your car in good running condition, there is always\
the possibility that something
might go wrong and prevent you from driving, such as a punctured tire, b\
lown fuse or bulb, etc. For
additional information, see section "ON CALL Road Assistance".

6:2 Wheel changing
6:4Spare tire
6:5Replacing bulbs
6:13Replacing fuses
6:15Installation of accessories
6:16Replacing wiper blades
6:18In case of emergency
pg. 6:2 Wheel changing

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Loosen wheel bolts Insert flat end of lug wrench and turn


Pull straight out

Changing a wheel

The spare wheel is located under the carpet on the trunk floor. The jack\
and crank are secured in the
wheel recess.
l Engage the parking brake.
l Put the gear selector in (P)ark (automatic) or in Reverse (manual)\
.
l Remove the wheel cap (where applicable) using the lug wrench in the to\
ol kit.
l With the car still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel\
bolts 1/2 - 1 turn. Turn the
bolts counterclockwise to loosen.
l Fold out the crank handle on the jack by pressing the nob on the handle \
downward. To attach the jack,
refer to the illustration on the following page.

NOTE:
To avoid excessive wear and the necessity of rebalancing, mark and reins\
tall wheels in same location
and position as before removal. To lessen the chance of imbalance, each \
wheel hub is equipped with a
guide stud to ensure that a removed wheel can be reinstalled in its orig\
inal position (as when changing
over to winter tires/wheels).

*The guide stud in not visible from the outside of the wheel on turbo mo\
dels.
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WARNING!
l The jack attachment must engage the bar in the jack attachment (A). Th\
e car's weight must not rest
on the jack's attachment (B).
l Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
l Never allow any part of your body to be extended under a car supported b\
y a jack.
l Use the jack intended for the car when replacing a wheel. For any other \
job, use stands to support
the end of the car being worked on.
l Apply the parking brake, select position P (automatic transmission) or\
Reverse gear (manual
transmission).
l Block the wheels standing on the ground. Use rigid wooden blocks or larg\
e stones.
l The jack should be kept well-greased.

Installing the wheel

Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub. Lift the wheel and plac\
e it on the hub. Make sure that
you align the wheel with the guide stud on the wheel hub prior to instal\
lation. Install the wheel bolts
cross-wise (see illustration) and tighten by turning lightly clockwise\
. Lower the vehicle to the ground
and alternately tighten the bolts to 81 ft. lbs. (110 NM). Install the\
wheel cap (where applicable).
CAUTION: Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts must be observed. The \
wheel bolts should never
be greased or lubricated. The extended, chromed wheel bolts must not be \
used with steel rims, as they
make is impossible to fit the hub caps.


Correct tightening order for wheel bolts
pg. 6:4 Spare tire
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support frame and under the reinforced plate in the spare wheel well. Ta\
ke care not to damage the splash
guard under the engine. Ensure that the jack is positioned so that the c\
ar cannot slide off it. Always use
axle stands or similar structures.


If a two-post hoist is used to lift the car, the front and rear lift arm\
pads should be centered under the
reinforced lift plates on the inboard edge of the sill rail. The positio\
n of these plates is marked with
arrows molded into the bottom of the sill rail.
CAUTION: 850 R turbo models have reduced ground clearance due to the des\
ign of the front spoiler.
Please observe caution when driving the car onto a garage hoist.
pg. 8:7 Servicing (cont.)
Torque exhaust and intake manifold nuts

A loose manifold could alter air/fuel ratio and cause an increase in emi\
ssion and/or poor driveability.

Air cleaner

Replace the air cleaner cartridge with a new one every 30,000 miles (48\
,000 km). The cartridge should
be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditions. Th\
e filter cannot be cleaned and
therefore should always be replaced with a new one.

Vacuum fittings, hoses and connections
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Turbo: Champion RC7GYC (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap 0.028" (0.7 mm)
Tightening torque 18.4 ft. lbs. +/- 3.7 ft. lbs. (25 Nm +/- 5 Nm)

Front suspension

Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arm \
linked to the support frame.
Power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include fuel, c\
oolant, and spare wheel.

Toe-in measured on the wheel rims: 2.4 mm +/- 0.7 mm
Toe-in measured on tire sides: 2.9 +/- 0.9 mm

Rear Suspension

Delta-link individual rear-wheel suspension with longitudinal support ar\
ms, double link arms and track
rods.

Toe-in measured on the tire sides: 4° +/- 10°

All specifications are subject to change without notice. pg. 9:5 Specifications (cont.)
Power transmission

Manual transmission: M 56 H
Single-disc dry plate clutch. All-synchromesh on all gears including rev\
erse; integrated final drive.
Operation via a floor mounted gear lever.

Final drive ratio 4.00:1
Reduction ratios
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