1981 Volvo DL, GL and GLT
Clutch
Clutch release arm play approx 1/8" (3mm)
Does not apply to turbo engined cars.
Transmission
Type
designation:
M45 D M46
AW55
BW55
Reduction ratios:
1st gear
4.03:1 3.71:1* 2.45:1
2nd gear
2.16:1 2.16:1 1.45:1
3rd gear
1.37:1 1.37:1 1.00:1
4th gear
1.00:1 1.00:1 -
Overdrive
-
0.79:1 -
Reverse
3.68:1 3.68:1 2.21:1
* M46 D 4.03:1
Rear axle
Reduction ratio
3.54:1 3.54:1 3.91:1
Speeds in mph (km/h) at 1000 engine rpm
Transmission: M46/M45 M46/M45 M46/M45
Rear axle
ratio
3.54:1
3.73:1
3.91:1
1st gear
5.0(8.0)*
4.7(7.5)** 4.8(7.8)
2nd gear
9.2(14.8)
8.8(14.1) 8.3(13.4)
3rd gear
14.5(23.4) 13.8(22.4) 13.1(21.1)
4th gear
19.9(32.10) 18.9(30.4) 18.0(29.0)
Overdrive
25.2(40.6) 23.9(38.5) 22.8(36.5)
Reverse
5.4(8.7)
5.2(8.3)
4.9(7.9)
*5.3(8.6) certain models
**5.1(8.2) certain models
pg. 93 Specifications
Recommended max. and min. speeds, mph (km/h)
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