1981 Volvo DL, GL and GLT
El. Heated Window
1.2 W
W1.8
d
1
Lambda Sond® Reminder
1.2 W
W1.8
d
1
Seat Belts
2 W
Ba9s
2
Bulb Failure
1.2 W
W1.8
d
1
Choke
1.2 W
W1.8
d
1
Boost Pressure (Turbo)
1.2 W
W1.8
d
1
pg. 92 Specifications
Front End
Suspension is of the McPherson type with the shock absorber mounted in a strut in the coil spring.
Rack and pinion steering gear.
Power steering is standard on most models.
Safety steering column.
Front wheel alignment
The alignment specifications apply to an unloaded car but include fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Toe-in, manual steering: 3/16"= 0.11+/- 0.04" (2.5 +/- 1 mm)
(On rim) power steering: 1/8"= 0.06+/- 0.04" (1.5 +/- 1 mm)
Caster (not to exceed 1/2" difference between sides):
-manual steering.................................................... +2° to + 3°
-power steering...................................................... +3° to + 4°
Camber (not to exceed 1/2" difference between sides):
-all, except GLT.................................................... +1° to + 1 1/2°
-GLT............................................................. +1/4° to + 3/4°
(Reduce camber if excessive wear on tire outer shoulder is observed)
POWER TRANSMISSION
Cable-operated clutch on the single, dry-plate type.
Floor-shift operated manual transmission has four synchromesh forward gears and one reverse.
Overdrive available on some models.
Optional automatic transmission.
Hypoid type final drive. Limited slip differential is optional.
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