<leekane62@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> I have a 2002 S60 AWD with 61K miles on it.
>
> The Volvo service manual that came with the car says that at 60K you
> need to service the AOC AWD coupling
> by changing the oil, filter, and replacing the O-ring.
>
> 2 separate Volvo dealers with "Volvo certified" mechanics have now
> told me that they don't have a clue what Volvo means by this in the
> service manual.
>
> I am not looking to spend any more money than I have to, so I am quite
> happy not to have this AOC AWD coupling serviced, but if it is
> something that truly needs service I don't want to ignore it.
>
> I have to admit my Google searches on this topic have been sparse in
> providing concrete answers to show to the mechanics .....so I am
> hoping someone here can tell me if this is a real service item for the
> S60 AWD, or just a misprint in the manual.
>
> Thanks!

Amazing what Google will give you (4th on its list) for "AOC AWD coupling" :


http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=81428


K.