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Volvo 1990 240 Model

Automatic transmission AW70

Reduction ratios:

1st gear 2.45:1

2nd gear 2.45:1 Rear axle reduction ratio:

3rd gear 2.45:1 3.73:1

Overdrive 0.69:1

Reverse 2.22:1

Vehicle speed/1000 engine rpm (manual transmission)

Rear axle ratio 3.31:1

mph km/h

1st gear 5.4 8.7

2nd gear 10.0 16.2

3rd gear 15.8 25.5

4th gear 21.7 34.9

5th gear 26.4 42.5

Reverse 5.9 9.5

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 unloaded car but include fuel, coolant and spare wheel.

Toe-in, measured on the wheel rim: 1/16" ± 3/64" (1.5 ± 1.0 mm)

Camber (not to exceed 1/2 ° difference between sides):

- All +1/4° to + 3/4°

(Reduce camber if excessive wear on tire outer shoulder is observed)

Caster: not adjustable

pg. 102 Specifications

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