Volvo 850 Maintenance Information

MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
1995 Volvo 850
1993-96 MAINTENANCE
Volvo Maintenance Information
1993-96 850 Sedan
1994-96 850 Turbo Sedan
1995-96 850 T-5R Turbo Sedan
1994-96 850 Wagon
1994-96 850 Sportswagon
1995-96 850 T-5R Turbo Sportswagon
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: For scheduled maintenance intervals and the related fluid
capacities, fluid specifications and labor times for major
service intervals, see SCHEDULED SERVICES article below:
* SCHEDULED SERVICES - NON TURBO
* SCHEDULED SERVICES - TURBO (1994-96)
Warranty information and specifications for fluid
capacities, lubrication specifications, wheel and tire size,
and battery type are covered in this article.
NEW MODEL HIGHLIGHTS
NOTE: For more information regarding 1995 Model changes refer to
the GROUP 00, NO. 809 1995 850 NEW CAR FEATURES article in
the TSB section.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
VIN LOCATION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the
left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield. The VIN
chart explains the code characters.
VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer
to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
See VIN example below.
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1 - Manufacturing Country
Y * Sweden Or Belgium
2 - Manufacturer
V * Volvo
3 - Vehicle Type
1 * Passenger Vehicle
4 - Vehicle Series

Volvo 850 Specifications

Torque Specifications

ABS Sensor Torque	7 ft. lbs. (10 N.m)
Bearing Cap Torque	18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m)
Lug Nuts Torque	81 ft. lbs. (110 N.m)
Suspension Arm Nuts Torque	13 ft. lbs. (18 N.m)
Suspension Arm To Anti-Roll Bar Torque	37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m)
Suspension Arm To Anti-Roll Bar Center Nut Torque	80 ft. lbs. (120 N.m)