NHTSA ID Number: 10161744
Manufacturer Communication Number: TJ3458820-2019-0
Summary
This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61
11 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| VOLVO | S60 | 2013-2014 |
| VOLVO | S60CC | 2016 |
| VOLVO | S60I | 2016 |
| VOLVO | S80 | 2013-2014 |
| VOLVO | V60 | 2015-2016 |
| VOLVO | XC60 | 2015-2016 |
| VOLVO | XC70 | 2016 |
DESCRIPTION:
* Vehicle type and TJI changed.
If customer experience “Low oil pressure light” coming on. No external leakage. High engine oil consumption may occur. Follow the instructions under “Service”
SERVICE:
Replace piston ring kit according to attached instruction.
Materials
| Materials | Qty. | Part No. |
| Engine oil | 0.1 | |
| Abrasive cloth | 1 | 9511024 |
| Isopropanol | 0.2 | 31375638 |
| Chemical gasket | 0.5 | 1161059
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| Piston ring kit | 5.0 | 30750667
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| Screw | 10.0 | 9497858 |
Special tools
| Description | Part No. |
| Holder (remov.piston/connecting rod) B 200-B 6304 | 999 5746 |
| Guide pin | 999 7273 |
| Roller (Applying liquid gasket) B234,5234,6304 | 951 2767 |
SEOCONTENT-START
VOLVO
CAR
SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS
Technical Journal
TITLE:
High oil consumption.
Engine 61
REF NO:
TJ 34588.2.0
ISSUING DEPARTMENT:
Technical Service
CAR MARKET:
United States and Canada
PARTNER:
3 US 7510 Volvo
Car USA
ISSUE DATE:
2019-04-16
STATUS DATE:
2019-04-17
FUNC GROUP:
2100
FUNC DESC:
Engine Page 1 of 13
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CAR USA, LLC
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Vehicle Type
Type Eng Eng
Desc Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Struc Week
Range
124 61 B5254T12 2013-2014 – 201220-201345
134 61 B5254T12 2013-2016 – 201220-201616
136 61 B5254T12 2016-2016 – 201517-201619
137 61 B5254T12 2016-2016 – 201524-201616
138 61 B5254T12 2016-2016 – 201521-201616
155 61 B5254T12 2014-2016 – 201349-201616
156 61 B5254T12 2015-2016 – 201420-201616
CSC Customer Symptom Codes
Code Description
AZ Lubrication and oil system/Excessive oil consumption
VST Operation Number
VST Operation Number Description
98547-2 Piston ring replacement
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Technical Journal 34588.2.0
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Rows beginning with * are modified
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Text
DESCRIPTION:
* Vehicle type and TJI changed.
If customer experience “Low oil pressure light” coming on. No external leakage.
High engine oil consumption may occur. Follow the instructions under “Service”
SERVICE:
Replace piston ring kit according to attached instruction.
VEHICLE REPORT:
Yes, please submit a Vehicle Report if the service solution described in this TJ has no effect. Use concern
area “Vehicle Report” and sub concern area “Support not needed”, use function group 2100.
To view TJ attachment continue to next page. This TJ has one attachments.
Volvo
Car Customer Service TJ Instruction VCC-481117-2
Title Piston rings Page 1 ( 11 )
Action Replacement Operation number: 98575-2
Issue Date Reason
1 2019-03 First issue
2 2019-04 Change in Affected Vehicles
Affected vehicles
Model year Model Engine
2013, 2014,
2015, 2016
S60 (11-18) B5254T12
2016 S60 Cross Country B5254T12
2016 S60L B5254T12
2013, 2014 S80 (07-) B5254T12
2014, 2015,
2016
V60 (-18) B5254T12
2015, 2016 V60 Cross Country
(-18)
B5254T12
2015, 2016 XC60 (-17) B5254T12
2016 XC70 (08-) B5254T12
Materials
Materials Qty. Part No. Notes
Engine oil 0.1 Consumable;
Abrasive cloth 1 9511024
Isopropanol 0.2 31375638 Consumable;
Chemical gasket 0.5 1161059
Piston ring kit 5.0 30750667
Screw 10.0 9497858![]()
Special tools
Description Part No.
Holder (remov.piston/connecting rod) B 200-B 6304 999 5746
Guide pin 999 7273
Roller (Applying liquid gasket) B234,5234,6304 951 2767
Equipment
Designation Part No.
Piston ring pliers
TJ Instruction VCC-481117-2 Page 2 ( 11 )
Equipment
Designation Part No.
Piston ring compressor
TJ Instruction VCC-481117-2 Page 3 ( 11 )
Removal
Note! Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
Remove the cylinder head , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
2 – Engine with mountings and equipment
21 – Engine
211 – cylinder head
Drain engine oil , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
2 – Engine with mountings and equipment
22 – Lubricating and oil system
220 – general
Remove the screws.
Torque:
M8 , 24 Nm
Remove the screws.
Torque:
M7 , 17 Nm
TJ Instruction VCC-481117-2 Page 4 ( 11 )
Remove the screw.
Torque:
M10 , 50 Nm
Remove the screw.
Torque:
M10 , 50 Nm
Remove the screw.
Torque:
M6 , 10 Nm
TJ Instruction VCC-481117-2 Page 5 ( 11 )
Remove the screws.
Torque:
M7 , 17 Nm
Remove the screws.
Remove the screws.
TJ Instruction VCC-481117-2 Page 6 ( 11 )
Caution! Note the position of the bearing caps in relation to the rotation of the crankshaft. The bearing caps are not interchangeable.
Caution! Note the position of the components before removal.
Remove the screws.
Caution! Take extra care when handling the components.
Caution! Take extra care not to damage the
bearings.
Special Tool: T9995746, Holder (remov.piston/ connecting rod) B 200-B 6304
Installation
Note! Make sure that the component is clean and free of foreign material.
Note! Text or marking on piston ring A must be face up.
Note! Make sure that new components are installed.
Use: Piston ring pliers
TJ Instruction VCC-481117-2 Page 7 ( 11 )
Use: Engine oil ,
Note! Make sure that the direction arrow points towards the front of the engine.
Use: Piston ring compressor
Use: Engine oil ,
TJ Instruction VCC-481117-2 Page 8 ( 11 )
Caution! Take extra care not to damage the
bearings.
Special Tool: T9995746, Holder (remov.piston/ connecting rod) B 200-B 6304
Caution! Make sure that the components are positioned correctly.
Torque:
• Stage 1 : Cap connecting rod , 30 Nm
• Stage 2 : Cap connecting rod , 90°
Caution! Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
Use: Abrasive cloth , 9511024
Use: Isopropanol , 31375638
TJ Instruction VCC-481117-2 Page 9 ( 11 )
Caution! Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
Use: Abrasive cloth , 9511024
Use: Isopropanol , 31375638
Install the screws.
Torque:
M7 , 17 Nm
Special Tool: T9997273, Guide pin
TJ Instruction VCC-481117-2 Page 10 ( 11 )
Caution! Make sure that the gaskets are correctly located.
Note! The component must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the sealant.
Special Tool: T9512767, Roller (Applying liquid gasket) B234,5234,6304
Use: Chemical gasket , 1161059
Torque:
M7 , 17 Nm
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
TJ Instruction VCC-481117-2 Page 11 ( 11 )
Top up the engine oil , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
2 – Engine with mountings and equipment
22 – Lubricating and oil system
220 – general
Install cylinder head , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
2 – Engine with mountings and equipment
21 – Engine
211 – cylinder head
SEOCONTENT-END
REF NO:
TJ 34588.2.0
STATUS DATE:
2019-04-17
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