2001 V70 T5 Auto transaxle problems

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As for suppliers, here goes:

(Are direct links to merchandise allowed here?)

Amazon supplied:
Mobil 3309 ATF
Corteco axle seals for the final drive
Inline filter
ATP B-278 Transmission Filter
Genuine Volvo coolant
3/8" Fuel injection hose clamps for the inline filter

IPD supplied:
Transmission dipstick
B4 Servo Cap update kit
Transmission cooler line clips
Lower transmission (dogbone) mount

eBay supplied:
Used transmission

Florida Torque Converter supplied:
Rebuilt torque converter

Makco Transmission Parts supplied:
Friction plates C1 clutch
Steel plates B2 clutch
Bushings for planetary

Cobra Transmission supplied:
Teflon rear sealing ring kit

American Powertrain Warehouse supplied:
AW55-50SN valvebody gasket kit

Lumberyard supplied:
Custom-made bridge for lowering engine

Friends supplied:
Transmission jack
Engine hoist

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As for pictures, here's a start from the last remove/reinstall, planning to take more this time around.

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One more shot of the bridge in use, this time with the engine tilted so the transmission can be pulled off through wheel well.

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Started the removal and install this weekend. Got a few hours in on the removal, so here are the step by step photos.

Step 1: Remove hood for ease of access

Remove hood

Step 1 Hood removed.JPG (1.81 MiB) Viewed 1668 times

Step 2: Remove wheels and put car on jackstands

Remove wheels, place on jackstands

Step 2 Wheels removed, on jackstands.JPG (1.25 MiB) Viewed 1668 times

Step 3: Disconnect and remove battery

Remove battery

Step 3 Battery removed.JPG (1.19 MiB) Viewed 1668 times

Step 4: Remove the airbox

Remove airbox

Step 4 Airbox removed.JPG (1.55 MiB) Viewed 1668 times

Step 5: Remove the aluminum plate that holds the airbox

Remove airbox mounting plate

Step 5 Airbox mountning plate removed.JPG (1.55 MiB) Viewed 1668 times

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Step 6: Disconnect plugs at back of fuse panel

Disconnect fuse panel

Step 6 Disconnect fuse panel.JPG (1.34 MiB) Viewed 1665 times

Step 7: Remove fuse panel

Remove fuse panel

Step 7 Remove fuse panel.JPG (1.67 MiB) Viewed 1665 times

Step 8: Remove strut tower brace

Remove strut tower brace

Step 8 Remove strut tower brace.JPG (1.52 MiB) Viewed 1665 times

Step 9: Remove turbo to intercooler (over engine) tube

Remove turbo to intercooler tube

Step 9 Remove turbo to intercooler tube.JPG (1.68 MiB) Viewed 1665 times

Step 10: Remove upper engine mount

Remove upper engine mount

Step 10 Remove upper engine mount.JPG (1.64 MiB) Viewed 1665 times

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Step 11: Remove intercooler to throttle tube

Remove intercooler to throttle tube

Step 11 Remove intercooler to throttle tube.JPG (1.75 MiB) Viewed 1662 times

Step 12: Disconnect trans to body connectors

Disconnect trans to body connectors

Step 12 Disconnect trans to body connectors.JPG (1.3 MiB) Viewed 1662 times

Step 13: Remove transmission speed sensors

Remove trans speed sensors

Step 13 Remove speed sensors.JPG (1.64 MiB) Viewed 1662 times

Step 14: Disconnect two cables at rear of transmission

Disconnect cables at rear of trans

Step 14 Disconnect cables at rear of trans.JPG (932.42 KiB) Viewed 1662 times

Step 15: Remove airbox to turbo tube

Remove airbox to turbo tube

Step 15 Remove airbox to turbo inlet tube.JPG (1.54 MiB) Viewed 1662 times

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Got a couple more hours in on the removal last night. Top end is about done, fluids drained, will work on axles next.

Step 16: Remove starter

Step 16 Starter Removed

Step 16 Starter removed.JPG (1.26 MiB) Viewed 1582 times

Step 17: Remove ground wire clamp from RHS of subframe

Step 17 Remove RHS ground wire clamp

Step 17 RHS ground wire clamp removed.JPG (2.06 MiB) Viewed 1582 times

Step 18: Remove RHS oil line clamp from rear of subframe

Step 18 Remove rear oil line clamp

Step 18 Rear oil line clamp removed.JPG (2.14 MiB) Viewed 1582 times

Step 19: Remove torque mount from front of transmission

Step 19 Remove trans front torque mount

Step 19 Front trans torque mount removed.JPG (2.35 MiB) Viewed 1582 times

Step 20: Remove bump stop from rear of transmission

Step 20 Remove rear trans bump stop

Step 20 Rear trans bump stop removed.JPG (1.44 MiB) Viewed 1582 times

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Step 21: Remove under-bumper air dam

Step 21 Remove air dam

Step 21 Air dam removed.JPG (1.13 MiB) Viewed 1579 times

Step 22: Drain transmission fluid through drain plug

Step 23: Drain coolant through hex socket head drain plug on LHS bottom of radiator

Step 24: Remove coolant hose from lower radiator to upper rear of engine

Step 24 Remove radiator to engine hose

Step 24 Lower radiator to upper rear engine removed.JPG (1.57 MiB) Viewed 1579 times

Step 25: Remove transmission cooler hose from upper radiator to lower transmission

Step 25 Upper trans cooler hose removed

Step 25 Upper trans cooler hose removed.JPG (1.53 MiB) Viewed 1579 times

Step 26: Remove transmission cooler hose from lower radiator to upper transmission (Requires a 22mm or 7/8" open end wrench and crow's foot wrench)

Step 26 Trans cooler hoses removed

Step 26 Trans cooler hoses removed.JPG (1.8 MiB) Viewed 1579 times

Step 27: Remove LHS ground wire clamp

Step 27 LHS ground wire clamp removed

Step 27 LHS ground wire clamp removed.JPG (2.67 MiB) Viewed 1579 times

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Night 3 on trans removal, got a few hours in.

Step 28: Remove upper heater hose

Step 28 Remove upper heater hose

Step 28 Remove upper heater hose.JPG (1.49 MiB) Viewed 1356 times

Step 29: Remove brake caliper and turn stop

Step 29 Remove brake caliper and turn stop

Step 29 Remove brake caliper and turn stop.JPG (1.48 MiB) Viewed 1356 times

Step 30: Remove brake rotor

Step 30 Remove brake rotor

Step 30 Remove rotor.JPG (1.75 MiB) Viewed 1356 times

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Step 31: Remove rotor shield

Step 31 Remove rotor shield

Step 31 Remove rotor shield.JPG (1.3 MiB) Viewed 1352 times

Step 32: Disconnect power steering rack

Step 32 Disconnect steering rack

Step 32 Disconnect power steering rack.JPG (1.21 MiB) Viewed 1352 times

Step 33: Remove wheel speed sensor

Step 33 Remove wheel speed sensor

Step 33 Remove wheel speed sensor.JPG (1.56 MiB) Viewed 1352 times

Step 34: Remove upper spindle bolts

Step 34 Remove upper spindle bolts

Step 34 Remove upper spindle bolts.JPG (1.22 MiB) Viewed 1352 times

Step 35: Remove strut

Step 35 Remove strut

Step 35 Remove strut.JPG (1.29 MiB) Viewed 1352 times