Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO1992240 BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC, AW70LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL - AW70L, AW71 & AW72L
1992 Volvo 240 Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW70L
Overhaul - Aw70L, Aw71 & Aw72L
1992 Volvo 240 Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW70LSECTION Overhaul - Aw70L, Aw71 & Aw72L
- Application
- Identification
- Description & Operation
- Lubrication & Adjustments
- On-Vehicle Service
- Trouble Shooting
- Notes
- Symptoms
- Grinding Noise From Transmission With Shift Lever In "N" Or "P" Position
- Groaning Noise After Torque Converter Lock-Up
- Harsh Gear Engagement Or Noisy Gear Disengagement
- Harsh Torque Converter Lock-Up
- No Engine Braking In 1st Gear
- No Engine Braking In 2nd Gear
- No Shift Or Delayed Shift
- No 3-4 Upshift
- No 4-3 Downshift
- Squeaking Noise From Transmission With Shift Lever In "N" Or "P" Position
- Torque Converter Lock-Up Inoperative
- Torque Converter Lock-Up Operates At Incorrect Speed
- Vehicle Does Not Hold With Shift Lever In "P" Position
- Vehicle Will Not Move In Any Forward Gear
- Vehicle Will Not Move With Shift Lever In "D" Or "2" Position
- Vehicle Will Not Move With Shift Lever In "R" Position
- Whining Noise With Shift Lever In "N" Or "P" Position
- Performance Tests
- Component Tests
- Removal & Installation
- Torque Converter
- Transmission Disassembly
- Component Disassembly & Reassembly
- Oil Pump
- Overdrive Clutch & Planetary Gear Set
- Overdrive Brake
- Forward Clutch
- Direct Clutch
- Center Support
- One-Way Clutch No. 2 & Front Planetary Gear Set
- Rear Planetary Gear & Output Shaft
- Brake No. 3 Piston
- Valve Body Assembly
- Disassembly (Valve Body Assembly)
- Disassembly (Upper Front Valve Body)
- Inspection (Upper Front Valve Body)
- Reassembly (Upper Front Valve Body)
- Disassembly (Upper Rear Valve Body)
- Inspection (Upper Rear Valve Body)
- Reassembly (Upper Rear Valve Body)
- Disassembly (Lower Valve Body)
- Inspection (Lower Valve Body)
- Reassembly (Lower Valve Body)
- Reassembly (Valve Body Assembly)
- Governor
- Transmission Reassembly
- Transmission Specifications
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.