how to remove transmission in a 2000 s80 2.9 non turbo

otis · Post by **otis** » 22 Aug 2011, 15:10

hi, there my name is otis. my wife have a volvo s80 2000 2.9L non turbo. i'll try to install a flexplate,or flywheel. i start by remove air cleaner, the top cross member. i remove the starter, i have new flexplate, i'll mark thing as i go and take pictures.i was remove the bolt torque conveter and notice fence on side around the gears and i stop. and notice little hole on side of the gear. it's have 4 hole; i got the new flexplate look the same, but it's have 2 hole. on the back of engine ther a sensor. sum call, rpm and sum call timing sensor. is there anythings special i need to do. is there information that anyone can help me on dis project.and my 1 time,frontwheel drve it's a GM TRANSMISSION, THANK FOR ANY REPLY

Post by **precopster** » 22 Aug 2011, 17:56

Hi Otis, I haven't removed the transmission from an S80 however from my understanding you need to do a lot more than what you are doing.

The whole subframe will need to be dropped in order to break the engine/transmission union. Another method is to pull the engine only from the top and replace the flexplate but I'm not sure you will have the clearance on this model.

When the cage is rotated by turning the crank you will see a break in the cage large enough to go past the engine RPM sensor as the engine is lifted. As you lift higher you need to turn the crank little by little to change the angle of the cage.

If I were you I would drop the subframe (you need to hoist the car up with an engine crane) This involves removing CVs from hubs and removing the exhaust manifold as well as removing some accessories from the engine.

Do you have a workshop or Haynes manual for the car? It may pay to get hold of one. Keep us posted.

otis · Post by **otis** » 25 Aug 2011, 05:35

Hi' precopster > yes you right, a iot move. I have engine hoist, haynes manual hard to find for this car. I'll looking real good at things. I'll take pictures. A friend came to help yesterday. i found information on remove drive shaft.Drive shaft have remove,strut,splash guard,cool ben remove.I on cross member and steering gear. i have a lots to move. i guess, But have to stop yesterday for health issues. Take a day or two off. Iguess will be able to writing a novel when finish. thanks Precopster