This manual provides comprehensive technical service and repair documentation for the VT Series heavy-duty trucks, manufactured between 2002 and 2006. The VT Series represented a premium conventional cab offering, designed for demanding vocational and long-haul applications, known for its focus on safety, quality, and driver comfort. These trucks, typically powered by engines and featuring robust drivetrain and chassis components, were engineered to deliver reliable performance in challenging environments.
This service repair manual, Group 17, Chapter: Preventive Maintenance, focuses on essential maintenance procedures and annual service for the VT Series. It details lubrication, fluid checks, and inspections for critical systems including the engine, transmission, drivetrain, brakes, steering, suspension, and cab. The manual also includes safety advice, information on special tools, and the design and function of key components like the clutch, PTO, driveshaft, and hubs, making it an invaluable resource for owners, mechanics, and technicians dedicated to maintaining the longevity and operational efficiency of these heavy-duty vehicles.
Volvo Service Manual
Trucks
Group 17
Preventive Maintenance
Annual Service
VT
From build date 11.2002 to 12.2006
General .................................................................................................... 3
Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................ 3
Safety Advice ......................................................................................... 6
Specifications ......................................................................................... 7
Engines .................................................................................................. 7
Transmissions ........................................................................................ 9
Rear Axle ............................................................................................... 9
Suspension .......................................................................................... 10
Tools ...................................................................................................... 11
Special Tools and Special Equipment .................................................. 11
Preventive Maintenance Inspection Bay .............................................. 14
Design and Function ........................................................................... 15
Valve Adjustment Interval .................................................................... 15
Clutch ................................................................................................... 15
Power Take-off ..................................................................................... 17
Driveshaft ............................................................................................. 18
Brakes .................................................................................................. 19
Steering System .................................................................................. 20
Hubs .................................................................................................... 21
Chassis ................................................................................................ 22
Cab ...................................................................................................... 23
Preventive Maintenance ...................................................................... 25
Check Oil Level in Automatic Transmission ........................................... 25
Reception ............................................................................................. 29
Lubrication ........................................................................................... 30
Cab ...................................................................................................... 52
External Checks ................................................................................... 62
Engine Compartment Checks .............................................................. 70
Front Suspension, Steering System Checks ....................................... 81
Checks Beneath the Vehicle ................................................................ 86
Test Driving ........................................................................................ 103
Additional Time Based Maintenance ................................................. 114
Additional Mileage Based Maintenance ............................................. 116
Volvo Service Manual
Trucks
Group 17
Preventive Maintenance
Annual Service
VT
From build date 11.2002 to 12.2006
General .................................................................................................... 3
Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................ 3
Safety Advice ......................................................................................... 6
Specifications ......................................................................................... 7
Engines .................................................................................................. 7
Transmissions ........................................................................................ 9
Rear Axle ............................................................................................... 9
Suspension .......................................................................................... 10
Tools ...................................................................................................... 11
Special Tools and Special Equipment .................................................. 11
Preventive Maintenance Inspection Bay .............................................. 14
Design and Function ........................................................................... 15
Valve Adjustment Interval .................................................................... 15
Clutch ................................................................................................... 15
Power Take-off ..................................................................................... 17
Driveshaft ............................................................................................. 18
Brakes .................................................................................................. 19
Steering System .................................................................................. 20
Hubs .................................................................................................... 21
Chassis ................................................................................................ 22
Cab ...................................................................................................... 23
Preventive Maintenance ...................................................................... 25
Check Oil Level in Automatic Transmission ........................................... 25
Reception ............................................................................................. 29
Lubrication ........................................................................................... 30
Cab ...................................................................................................... 52
External Checks ................................................................................... 62
Engine Compartment Checks .............................................................. 70
Front Suspension, Steering System Checks ....................................... 81
Checks Beneath the Vehicle ................................................................ 86
Test Driving ........................................................................................ 103
Additional Time Based Maintenance ................................................. 114
Additional Mileage Based Maintenance ............................................. 116
