Stumped: 2013A XC90 angle gear without d&f port... Topic is solved

Post by **xHeart** » 22 Oct 2018, 12:53

...or am I not looking hard enough.

Diagram shows item #9.

Post by **ggleavitt** » 22 Oct 2018, 13:39

Angle gears associated with the TF-80SC have the drain fill either on the back or on the side. My old angle gear in the V8 had it on the rear (fluid swap was a complete PITA, got scars to prove it). When I replaced with OE exchange in 2016 (new PN with some added parts), I noted that the drain/fill is back on the side.

It's there, might have to crawl around a bit to see it.

Post by **xHeart** » 22 Oct 2018, 14:21

The diagram below shows a port just above the bolt location #16.
It is a plug with copper gasket, but one problem. The port opening is blocked with metal wall.

Post by **ggleavitt** » 22 Oct 2018, 17:16

Maybe best to do an image search for Volvo 31325886 or Volvo 36002052, lots of photos which show both of the locations.

Not following the "blocked by metal wall" comment, a short section of the exhaust passes in front of the side fill hole and I'm pretty sure if needs to come off if you're doing a fluid change. It does for a V8 if the hole is on the side (as mine is now).

10/23/18 edit- Understand what you mean by metal wall now, the receesed area above #16 does not have a threaded drain plug in your car. Maybe a photo would help if you can do it, if you have a third location for a D/F hole, I for one would like to see it. Rear hole is hard to see, you may have to look from behind the subframe to see it.

Post by **xHeart** » 23 Oct 2018, 11:09

It is the port for D&F.
The hose was too big of an OD/ID to travel pass the opening -- rigid material too. Narrower hose line 3/8" OD with softer material traveled deep and worked flawlessly.

Instead of using my Mityvac, found this pump https://www.amazon.com/ALEKO-BST1017N-D ... 017n&psc=1 an easier and faster alternate.

Thank you for your quick replies.

Post by **ggleavitt** » 23 Oct 2018, 16:38

Not many posts on 3.2 angle gear fluid replacement, any chance you could do a quick write-up on what and how you did it for the benefit of the forum? And where exactly was the hole, on the side or at the back? I know the 5/6 and the V8 layouts, but never crawled under a 3.2. Photos if you have them would also be great.
Glad it worked out...

Post by **pgill** » 01 Nov 2018, 04:29

Take a look at this link for 3.2 info on changing the fluid in the power transfer unit

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic14659-15.html

Note: this is for the Land Rover LR2 with the Volvo 3.2

Thanks

Paul

Post by **xHeart** » 06 Dec 2018, 11:32

Bevel gear fluid drain and fill port. This photo reference was overdue:

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Post by **pgill** » 18 Feb 2019, 14:57

XHeart,

Green Arrow is the drain/fill port.

Red Arrow is the bottom of the Angle Gear.

Note: this only applies to the Angle Gear housing with the side flange that is 90 degrees to the Half Shaft center line

If you have a PTU that is a 45 degree angle to the Half Shaft center line then I have no idea where the drain/fill is.

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Note: I drilled a drain hole for mine, getting the tube to the bottom of the Angle gear assembly is very difficult.

https://landroverforums.com/forum/lr2-3 ... nit-82510/

Good Luck

Paul

Post by **xHeart** » 09 Mar 2019, 07:33

pgill wrote: 18 Feb 2019, 14:57 XHeart,

Green Arrow is the drain/fill port.

Thanks Paul.
The port faces green arrow -- next to the axle. It is a 14mm plug.