Checking before installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Flushing clean the oil cooler
When replacing the transmission, the oil cooler must always be flushed clean because there may be particles in the oil cooler. See Oil cooler, flush cleaning .
Check that the transmission and engine mating surfaces are absolutely clean.
Also check that the guide sleeves towards the engine are in position and are free of faults.
Lubricate the holes in the transmission (for the guide pins). Use a little grease.