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Lift the wheel and  place it on the hub.
Install the wheel lugs and  tighten handtight.
Using the lug wrench.  Tighten crosswise until all lugs are snug.
Lower the vehicle to the ground and  alternately tighten the lugs crosswise to 81 ft. lbs. (110 Nm).
Install the wheel cover (where applicable).
CAUTION:
 Correct tightening torque on wheel lugs must  be  observed. The wheel lugs should never be  greased or lubricated.
Extended, chromed wheel lugs must  not be  used with steel rims, as they make it impossible to fit the hub caps.
pg. 89 Replacing bulbs
Removing high/low beam headlight  bulbs
 Your car is fitted with separate high and  low beam bulbs.
 Switch off the lights and  remove the ignition key.
 Open the hood.
 Pull off the rubber cover from  the rear of the bulb unit to be  replaced.
 Release the retaining spring and  withdraw the connector/bulb from  the headlight unit. Pull the bulb out of the
connector.
NOTE: Never touch the glass of a  bulb with your fingers: this  could leave traces of grease or oil on the glass which
then evaporate  and  may damage the reflector.
pg. 90 Replacing bulbs
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Engine  oilQuality:
 Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF-2, including
ACEA A1, API SJ,  SJ/CF  and  SJ/Energy Conserving. Capacity (incl. filter)
: 5.7
US qts (5.4 liters). 
Capacity (excl. filter) : 5.3
US qts (5.0 liters)
Automatic
transmission
fluid Quality:
 JWS-3309 P/N 1161540 Capacity:
 8 US qts. (7.6
liters)
Power steering
fluid Quality:
 ATF oil Capacity:
 1.05 US qts. (1
liters)
Brake fluid Quality: DOT 4+  boiling point >536°F (280°C), P/N 9437433 Capacity:
 0.42 US qts.
(0.4 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 123 Engine
Engine
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, inline, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine. Aluminum alloy cylinder block with cast-iron
cylinder liners cast directly into the block. Aluminum alloy cylinder head with double overhead camshafts and  separate
intake  and  outlet channels.
Engine lubrication is provided by an  eccentric pump driven from  the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter.  Exhaust
emission control is accomplished by multiport fuel injection, a  heated oxygen  sensor and  a  three-way catalytic
converter. Designation: Volvo B 4204 T4
Output 170 hp at 5500 rpm (127 kW  at 92 rps)
Max torque 177 ft. lbs. at 1800-5000 rpm (240 Nm at 30-75 rps)
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 1.95 liters (118.9 cu.  in.)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Number of valves 16
Valve clearance mechanical
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Cooling system  
Type: Positive pressure, closed system 
Thermostat begins to open  at 186° F (90° C) 
Coolant:  Volvo original coolant/antifreeze (50/50 water-antifreeze  mix). 
Capacity: 6 US qts. (5.7 liters)
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Fuel system 
The engine is equipped with a  multipoint fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system  
Firing  order: 1-3-4-2 
Distributor ignition setting:  Not adjustable 
Spark plugs:  Champion RC8PYP or equivalent 
Spark plug gap: 0.0315" (0.80 mm) 
Tightening torque: 18.4 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
WARNING!
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special  safety precautions must  be  followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
 Replacing distributor ignition components e.g.  plugs, coil, etc.
 Do not touch any  part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and  body injury.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Front  suspension  
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and  control arms  linked to the support frame. Power assisted
rack and  pinion steering. Safety type steering column. 
The alignment specifications apply to a  car at curb weight (without passengers or cargo). 
Toe-in measured on the wheel rims: 1.4 mm +/- 0.2 mm 
Toe-in measured on tire sides: 2.0 mm +/- 0.4 mm
Rear suspension  
Multilink individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms,  double link arms  and  track rods.
Toe-in measured on the tire sides: 2.6 mm +/- 0.8 mm
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Power transmission  
Automatic transmission: AW 55-50 
5-speed automatic  electronically  controlled gearbox comprising a  hydraulic torque converter with a  lockup function;
planetary gear, integrated final drive. Operation via a  floor  mounted gear selector lever. Drive shafts with symmetrical
joint location. Overdrive.
Final drive ratio  2.44:1 
Reduction ratios  
1st gear 4.77:1 
2nd gear 3.00:1 
3rd gear 1.96:1 
4th gear 1.32:1 
5th gear 1.02:1 
Reverse 3.23:1
Capacities  
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