AWD system service questions

mrc1501 · Jul 25th, 2012, 15:02

For the first time since my ownership, I will be doing my own service on my V70 XC 2.4 T AWD. My previous 4x4 was a Landrover, but I have not touched this AWD Volvo before.

I assume that I can service (oil replacement) the transfer gearbox, and also the reart diff, but is there anything else in the system that can have an oil change?

The car has the viscous coupling system, so is this a sealed unit and therefore not serviceable?

What oil spec, and quantity for the transfer box, and same with the rear diff. Do I have to buy specific Volvo oil (as per the auto transmission) or can other grades and makers be considered.

Many thanks

Thanatos · Jul 25th, 2012, 16:45

use the volvo oil its not that much

but whilst your there look at he cv boots on the prop and see if there split there a absolute fortune at volvo but can be got for £50 each from a company called driveshaftparts

Jul 25th, 2012, 15:02	#1
mrc1501 Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 20:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chorley Lancashire	AWD system service questions For the first time since my ownership, I will be doing my own service on my V70 XC 2.4 T AWD. My previous 4x4 was a Landrover, but I have not touched this AWD Volvo before. I assume that I can service (oil replacement) the transfer gearbox, and also the reart diff, but is there anything else in the system that can have an oil change? The car has the viscous coupling system, so is this a sealed unit and therefore not serviceable? What oil spec, and quantity for the transfer box, and same with the rear diff. Do I have to buy specific Volvo oil (as per the auto transmission) or can other grades and makers be considered. Many thanks __________________ My previous car. Happy days...... V70R 1997 Gone V70 XC 2.4 T AWD 2002 Gone 2013 XC60 R design Lux Nav 2.4 D4 AWD Polestar optimised in Rebel Blue Gone

Jul 25th, 2012, 16:45	#2
Thanatos VOC Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blackpool	use the volvo oil its not that much but whilst your there look at he cv boots on the prop and see if there split there a absolute fortune at volvo but can be got for £50 each from a company called driveshaftparts __________________ Classicswede quote " I knew I had not done the bolts up." http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159255

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