Volvo I-Shift Transmission Maintenance; Transmission Oil Type - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

replace it if necessary. Reinstall the drain plug
(see "3.5 Oil and Filter Change" in this
section.
TORQUE: 18-24 lb-ft (24-33 Nm)
WARNING
It is better to drain oil when it is still warm. Avoid
contact with oil since it can be very hot and
cause personal injury.
6. Remove transmission dipstick and filler tube.
7. Disconnect propeller shaft from transmission
and remove its safety guard. Refer to Section
09, "PROPELLER SHAFT".
8. Disconnect the two oil cooler hoses from
transmission. Cover hose ends and fittings to
prevent fluid contamination.
WARNING
A significant amount of oil may drain from oil
lines when they are disconnected.
9. Disconnect all sensors on L.H. side of the
transmission.
10. Disconnect main wiring harness.
11. Disconnect the air supply line (steel-braided
hose) from retarder
applicable).
12. Remove any locking tie, clamp and bracket
that may interfere with the removal of
transmission.
13. Support transmission
transmission jack.
NOTE
Remove starter motor located on engine L.H.
side. Removing the starter motor will allow
access to unfasten the 12 converter-to-flexible
plate attaching screws. Remove the plug
located below starter motor and install cranking
tool (88800014). Cranking the engine to gain
access to the attaching screws may be done by
turning the cranking tool using a suitable
adapter (Figure 16).
control valve (if
using a suitable
PA1621 Maintenance Manual All Series | January 2017
SECTION 07: TRANSMISSION
FIGURE 16: VOLVO ENGINE CRANKING POSITION
CAUTION
Do not rotate alternator shaft clockwise to avoid
removing tension on belt.
14. Remove the 12 screws retaining the torque
converter housing to the flywheel housing.
CAUTION
Make sure transmission-to-engine alignment is
maintained when removing screws to avoid
damaging torque converter housing.
15. Slowly pull transmission straight out to clear
the engine.
16. Remove the transmission.
8. VOLVO I-SHIFT TRANSMISSION
MAINTENANCE
8.1

TRANSMISSION OIL TYPE

Keep the transmission oil at the proper level and
change it at the Volvo recommended intervals.
Always replace the oil filter when the oil is
changed. Always use the Volvo approved
synthetic oil whenever adding or changing the
transmission oil.
Consult "2.2 FLUIDS
SPECIFICATION" in
appropriate I-Shift transmission oils.
CAUTION
Never reuse drained I-Shift oil. The oil must be
replaced along with the oil filter. Reusing
drained oil can result in damage to transmission
components.
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