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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO2010XC70 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 96 B6324S2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2010 Volvo XC70 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 96 B6324S2
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Service and Repair
2010 Volvo XC70 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 96 B6324S2SECTION Service and Repair
VVT unit
Operation number: 21557-2
Removal
Remove the crankshaft seal, front Refer to: Crankshaft front seal, B6304T4, TF-80SC AWD, B6324S5, TF-80SC AWD, B6324S5, TF-80SC, B6324S4, TF-80SC, B6324S4, TF-80SC AWD Service and Repair
Rotate the crankshaft until piston No. 1 is at top dead center (TDC).
999 7257 Wrench 999 7257 Wrench
999 7271 Support 999 7271 Support
999 7261 Position sensor 999 7261 Position Sensor
Remove the outer gasket, timing cover Refer to: Gasket, outer timing cover, B6304T4, B6324S5, B6324S4 Gasket, Outer Timing Cover
999 7263 Counterhold 999 7263 Counterhold 999 7264 Counterhold 999 7264 Counterhold 999 7272 TORX 60 999 7272 Torx(R) 60
Torque: VVT unit, center screw, 30 Nm
Installation
Torque: M7, 17 Nm
999 7264 Counterhold 999 7264 Counterhold 999 7263 Counterhold 999 7263 Counterhold 999 7272 TORX 60 999 7272 Torx(R) 60
1. Torque: Centre bolt, exhaust camshaft Stage 1: 75 Nm Stage 2: 90 degree
2. Torque: Centre bolt, intake camshaft, 110 Nm
999 7257 Wrench 999 7257 Wrench
Install gasket outer timing gear casing Refer to: Gasket, outer timing cover, B6304T4, B6324S5, B6324S4 Gasket, Outer Timing Cover
999 7261 Position sensor 999 7261 Position Sensor
Torque: M12, 80 Nm
999 7271 Support 999 7271 Support
Install crankshaft seal, front Refer to: Crankshaft front seal, B6304T4, TF-80SC AWD, B6324S5, TF-80SC AWD, B6324S5, TF-80SC, B6324S4, TF-80SC, B6324S4, TF-80SC AWD Service and Repair
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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.