Volvo Service Manual
Trucks
Group 17
Preventive Maintenance
Annual Service
VN, VHD VERSION
From build date 11.2002 to 12.2006

General .................................................................................................... 3
Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................ 3
Safety Advice ......................................................................................... 6
Specifications ......................................................................................... 7
Engines .................................................................................................. 7
Transmissions ........................................................................................ 9
Rear Axle ............................................................................................... 9
Suspension .......................................................................................... 10
Tools ...................................................................................................... 11
Special Tools and Special Equipment .................................................. 11
Preventive Maintenance Inspection Bay .............................................. 14
Design and Function ........................................................................... 15
Valve Adjustment Interval .................................................................... 15
Clutch ................................................................................................... 15
Power Take-off ..................................................................................... 17
Driveshaft ............................................................................................. 18
Brakes .................................................................................................. 19
Steering System .................................................................................. 20
Hubs .................................................................................................... 21
Chassis ................................................................................................ 22
Cab ...................................................................................................... 23
Preventive Maintenance ...................................................................... 25
Check Oil Level in Automatic Transmission ........................................... 25
Reception ............................................................................................. 29
Lubrication ........................................................................................... 30
Cab ...................................................................................................... 52
External Checks ................................................................................... 62
Engine Compartment Checks .............................................................. 70
Front Suspension, Steering System Checks ....................................... 81
Checks Beneath the Vehicle ................................................................ 86
Test Driving ........................................................................................ 103
Additional Time Based Maintenance ................................................. 114
Additional Mileage Based Maintenance ............................................. 116