creaky steering

andy100 · Aug 17th, 2007, 19:24

Hello volvoteers,

My 460 2.0 L reg has a strange creaky knockedy noise coming from the steering rack area when I turn at about 0-10mph, it fades away at higher speeds and does'nt do it at all when the car is cold first thing in the morning. The tyres are at the right pressure and the power fluid is topped up. Any ideas? I have wd40'd some visible parts of the bottom of the steering column from inside the car in case it was a dry support bracket or something rubbing but its made no difference. It passed mot only 1500 miles ago so i guess its nothing balljointish or else they surely would have found it during the test.
Its not really a problem just an annoyance, the steering feels perfect and the tracking is spot on. thanks.

Baffler · Aug 18th, 2007, 01:14

Hi there,

Possible dry/worn top shock mounts. My 480 does it a bit too. Bring something to sit on if you plan on going to the main dealer for replacements.

Good luck...

Clan · Aug 18th, 2007, 10:13

Most likely the anti-roll bar link rod joints they dry out and make this noise also when you go over a sleeping policeman ..

andy100 · Aug 20th, 2007, 19:35

Thanks, I shall get the wd out again and go a hunting....

Aug 17th, 2007, 19:24	#1
andy100 Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2012 13:41 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire	creaky steering Hello volvoteers, My 460 2.0 L reg has a strange creaky knockedy noise coming from the steering rack area when I turn at about 0-10mph, it fades away at higher speeds and does'nt do it at all when the car is cold first thing in the morning. The tyres are at the right pressure and the power fluid is topped up. Any ideas? I have wd40'd some visible parts of the bottom of the steering column from inside the car in case it was a dry support bracket or something rubbing but its made no difference. It passed mot only 1500 miles ago so i guess its nothing balljointish or else they surely would have found it during the test. Its not really a problem just an annoyance, the steering feels perfect and the tracking is spot on. thanks. Last edited by andy100; Aug 17th, 2007 at 19:40.

Aug 18th, 2007, 01:14	#2
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:44 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	Hi there, Possible dry/worn top shock mounts. My 480 does it a bit too. Bring something to sit on if you plan on going to the main dealer for replacements. Good luck...

Aug 18th, 2007, 10:13	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 14:22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Most likely the anti-roll bar link rod joints they dry out and make this noise also when you go over a sleeping policeman ..

Aug 20th, 2007, 19:35	#4
andy100 Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2012 13:41 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire	Thanks, I shall get the wd out again and go a hunting....

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