
1989 Volvo 780
pg. 112 Specifications
POWER TRANSMISSION
Automatic transmission AW71
Reduction ratios:
1st gear
2.45:1
2nd gear
1.45:1
3rd gear
1:1
Overdrive
0.69:1
Reverse
2.21:1
Rear axle:
Reduction ratio 3.73:1
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Front suspension
McPherson-type spring and strut suspension. Shock absorbers housed in strut casing. Rack-and-pinion
steering.
Safety-type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an absorbers housed in strut casing. Rack-and-pinion steering.
Safety-type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car. but include fuel, coolant, and spare wheel.
Toe-in, measured on the wheel rim: 3/32" +/- l/64"(2.5+/- 0.5 mm)
tire sides: 1/8" +/-1/32"(3+/-0.8 mm)
Rear Suspension
Sedans: Multi-link rear wheel suspension consisting of four elements per side: a trailing support arm
with coil spring and load leveling shock absorber, an upper L-shaped link, a lower transverse link, and
an angled rear track rod to control wheel toe-in.
Toe-in, measured at the wheel rim: 0.016" +/- 0.024" (0.4 +/- 0.6 mm)
tire sides: 0.02"+/-0.031"(0.5+/-0.8 mm)
pg. 113 Specifications
Vehicle Loading
The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as
recommended on the tire information label. The label is located on the rear-facing edge of the right-front
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