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2002 V70 X/C rear differential oil

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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Mike Langlois
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2002 V70 X/C rear differential oil

Post by Mike Langlois »

I need to replace the oil in the rear differential of the 2002 V70 X/C. I know I did this 5 years ago, when it was my kids car, but I can't seem to locate the drain and fill plugs- my memory is not improving... I just do not want to pullout an incorrect bolt. Any thoughts or help would be appreciated. I have located the front angle gear all ready and just want to check/change the rear differential oil also.
While on the subject of old X/C models, I keep hearing that they are never serviced and are all broken. I found a beautiful, garaged and well loved V70 X/C! Looks like a 'Detail Oriented' Person like myself owned it. What are service procedures for the all wheel drive system. This is primitive and does not seem to have a Haldex unit on it.

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Post by XC70Rider »

I couldn't find a thread discussing the rear final drive gear drain plug so I started this thread last week:

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=88548

It faces the rear of the wagon. You'll need an extension and wobble joint attached to a 13mm socket.

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