Service Manual Bw55, AW55 AW70, AW71 * Repairs as 240, 260 and maintenance ~ VOLVOBWw55, AW55, AW70, AW71 This manual deals with the repair and maintenance of Borg Warner (BW56) and Aisin Warner (AWS5, 70 and 71) automatic transmissions ‘AWS and BW55 are three speed units whereas AW70 and AW71 are four speed transmissions where the fo- urth gear is effectively an overdrive, The main difference between the AWS5 and BWS5 is that the front and rear clutches in the AWS5 gear case have only one large return spring: the BW clutches have ‘many small springs. Otherwise the two transmissions are the same. Note that the capacity of the oil pan on a AWSS/BWS5 ‘was increased in 1979. For distinguishing purposes, the later type has a plastic dipstick AW70 and 71 four speed transmissions are similar in ‘many respects to the model 55 units. However the valve body assemblies on the transmissions are different and are adapted to the wide range of engine types found on Volvos. (See page 11 for details.) ‘An identification plate carrying the serial and model numbers aswell as the Volvo part number is fixed to the side of the transmission gear case. ‘A 1983 plate is shown above.Group 43 Automatic transmission Contents Contents Page Important information 2 Specifications. 2 Special tools. 9 Exchange units. 2 Fault tracing 23 In-car repairs. 33 66 __Indexpaget44 Volvo are sold in versions adapted for different mar- kets. These adaptations depend on many factors in- cluding legal, taxation and market requirements. This manual may therefore show illustrations and text which do not apply to cars in your country. (Order number: TP 30578/1 ‘Supersedes service manual TP 10968 Fault tracing TP 11298 (TP 11403/3 N. AMERICA) We reserve the right ta make alterations without prior notification.