1989 Volvo 740
Overdrive/5th
gear
25.0 40.0 25.2 40.6 26.9 42.0
Reverse
5.0 8.0
5.4 8.7
5.8 10.0
Front end
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 unloaded car but include fuel, coolant, and spare wheel.
Toe-in, measured on the wheel rim: 5/64" +/- 1/64" (2 mm +/- 0.5 mm)
tire sides: 3/32" +/- 1/32" (2.5 mm +/- 1 mm)
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 120 Specifications
Electrical system
12 V, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled alternator engine used as conductors.
Voltage
12V
Battery, type
Maintenance free
Capacity
450A/90 min (GLE 16 valve 500A/90
min)
Electrolyte, specific gravity 1.28
Recharge at
1.23
Alternator, rated output
1120 W (GL,GLE-16 Valve),
1400 W (Turbo)
max. current
80 A (GL,GLE-16 Valve)
100 A (Turbo)
The following bulbs may be obtained from your nearest Volvo dealer
Lights, 12 V
US Bulb
No.
Power
Socket
Headlights, inner
H4651
Halogen
Sealed beam
Headlights, outer
H4656
Halogen
Sealed beam
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