How to remove and refit a transmission and flywheel while ensuring proper alignment and component inspection for 1.8 and 2.0 litre petrol engines on 2008 Volvo S40?

To remove the transmission check and renew oil seals and then remove the clutch. Mark alignment on the flywheel and the crankshaft. Lock up flywheel, slacken bolts and replace them. Inspect the flywheel for damage, clean surfaces and renew seals if necessary. Refit with alignment marks and tighten bolts in a sequence.

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2008 Volvo S40 Drive Plate Part Number: 9135801
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- Other Name: Flexplate; Flywheel; Drive Plate, Flywheel
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 9135801
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, Base, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2008 Volvo S40 Drive Plate Part Number: 31259331
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- Other Name: Flywheel; Drive Plate
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31259331
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, Base, i, LSE, T5 | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2008 Volvo S40 Flywheel Part Number: 31259452
$946.74 MSRP: $1253.63
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- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31259452
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2008 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

2008 Volvo S40 Flywheel Parts and Q&A

Q: How to remove and refit a transmission and flywheel while ensuring proper alignment and component inspection for 1.8 and 2.0 litre petrol engines on 2008 Volvo S40?
A: To remove the transmission check and renew oil seals and then remove the clutch. Mark alignment on the flywheel and the crankshaft. Lock up flywheel, slacken bolts and replace them. Inspect the flywheel for damage, clean surfaces and renew seals if necessary. Refit with alignment marks and tighten bolts in a sequence.