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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO1992240 BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC, AW70LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL - AW70L, AW71 & AW72LCOMPONENT DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLYVALVE BODY ASSEMBLYREASSEMBLY (UPPER REAR VALVE BODY)
1992 Volvo 240 Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW70L
Reassembly (Upper Rear Valve Body)
1992 Volvo 240 Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW70LSECTION Reassembly (Upper Rear Valve Body)
- Install detent regulator valve and spring into bore. Compress spring with large screwdriver, and slip retainer over end of spring. Ensure retainer fully covers end of spring.
- Install intermediate coast modulator valve and spring. Install rear valve cover and temporarily hold in position with one bolt, on side nearer to intermediate coast modulator valve. Install reverse clutch sequence valve and spring. Install plug. Install low coast modulator valve and spring. Install other bolt and tighten both bolts.
- Install 2-3 shift valve, plug and valve retainer in valve body. Install 2-3 shift valve spring, intermediate coast shift valve, plug and retainer. Install steel check ball and 3 rubber check balls. See Fig 1 .
UPPER REAR VALVE BODY SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Color | Free Length: In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detent Regulator Valve | Orange | 1.236 (31.39) | |
| Intermediate Modulator Valve | |||
| AW70L | None | 1.008 (25.60) | |
| AW71 & AW72L | Red | 1.395 (35.43) | |
| Low Coast Modulator Valve | None | 1.667 (42.34) | |
| Reverse Clutch Sequence Valve | |||
| AW70L | Yellow | 1.327 (33.71) | |
| AW71 & AW72L | Red | 1.478 (37.54) | |
| 2-3 Shift Valve | White | 1.382 (35.10) | |
| Governor Valve | None | .812 (20.63) | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.