Volvo 960 - Manual (Page 243)

1996 Volvo 960
POWER TRANSMISSION
Automatic transmission:
Reduction ratios: AW 40
1st gear 2.80:1
2nd gear 1.53:1
3rd gear 1:1
Overdrive 0.71:1
Reverse 2.39:1
Rear axle:
Reduction ratio 3.73:1
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Front suspension
McPherson-type spring and strut suspension. Shock absorbers housed in strut casing. Rack-and-pinion
steering.
Safety-type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car, but include fuel, coolant, and spare wheel.
Toe-in, measured on the wheel rim: 2.2 mm +/- 1.0 mm (15" wheels)
wheel rim: 2.3 mm +/- 1.0 mm (16" wheels)
tire sides: 2.8 +/- 1.3 mm
Rear Suspension
Multi-link rear wheel suspension consisting of four elements per side: a trailing support arm with load
leveling shock absorber ( "Nivomat" level-regulating system on certain models), an upper L-shaped link,
a lower traverse link, and an angled rear rod to control wheel toe-in.
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