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"E' clip specs (size) for shift linkage on the AW's??

posted by  rstarkie on  Fri Apr 25 18:03 CST 2014
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I am guessing the E clip fell off of the linkage on the AW transmission on my son's 1992 745. He reports the linkage just moves freely back and forth without putting the car in any gear. He was backing out of his driveway and had stopped before trying to shift to drive when this occurred.

So far I have been unsuccessful in locating one in any of my small parts stashes here and will need to try to purchase one somewhere before driving down tomorrow to address the issue.

Anybody happen to know what I need to ask for when looking to purchase one?

Thanks for any help.

Randy








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    posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

    If the linkage hasn't come apart and the pin is not missing I am sure a hardware store would have something to fix you up with a circlip and washer.
    Dan



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      posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

      Thanks for you reply Dan.

      I am pretty sure the clip and the pin must be gone. Initially I had not thought about the pin being lost but as I continued my search through another small parts cabinet I realized the pin had to be missing as well to provide the complete disconnect that he described.

      However, in some of the best luck I have had in some time I came across a pin and two clips I managed to zip into a sandwich bag during a parting out process.

      I replaced the bushings on the linkage on his car a month ago and the clip and pin were cleaned up. The clip snapped into place nicely so I have to wonder what happened that the clip obviously came out?

      Randy


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        posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

        I just replaced these parts on a client's '92 245. I had replaced his shift housing -- didn't like the condition of the pin clip--and lost the "E" clip for the connection at the transmission. A local independent parts store came up with an "E" clip - it worked but I wasn't confident it would stay so I ordered new pieces from Volvo. The clip that secures the pin is similar to the clips on window regulators--a stamped spring steel clip -- called a "lock brace" by Volvo -- part # 989037-7 @ $2.97. The transmission end of the shift linkage is an "E" clip--called an "E-circlip" by Volvo -- part # 951669-1 @ $2.75.
        The "E" clip from Volvo had a slightly different shape than the auto parts store clip and definitely fit better. -- Dave



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          posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

          Dave,

          Thanks for that information. It would make sense to change out any clip when changing the bushings for a little insurance that they might stay in place. After 20+ years they most certainly have lost some of their "spring". Thanks for supplying the part numbers.

          Randy



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