The service and repair manual for the 1985 Volvo 740 — 2.4L I6 and 2.3L I4 and 2.3L I4 engines, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volvo published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I6 — 145 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 2.3L I4 — 141 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 2.3L I4 — 141 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | GLE Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 10 complaints · 8 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1985 740 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 29
- Engine Performance 563
- Accessories & Equipment 110
- General Information 1,388
- Body & Frame 77
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 69
- Brakes 42
- Maintenance 104
- Drivelines & Axles 22
- Steering 42
- Electrical 83
- Suspension 30
- Engine Mechanical 170
- Transmission 288
- Axle Shaft & Retaining Plate 29
- Front Caliper Mounting Bolts 74
- Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts 43
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1985 740
- Engine And Engine Cooling — cooling system · 85V002000Certain vehicles are equipped with water pump pulleys which may contain a manufacturing defect, reducing the durability of the pulley.
Owners have filed 10 complaints and Volvo has issued 8 technical service bulletins for the 1985 740. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1985 740 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1985 740?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1985 model year, covering the 2.4L I6 and 2.3L I4 and 2.3L I4 across the GLE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for this year.
What 1985 740 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1985 740, covering engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volvo dealers.
Does it include 1985 740 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1985 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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