Steering: 850: - Power steering problem

Doogs · Jun 24th, 2018, 12:01

Hi
My 95 850 t5 has suddenly developed a steering issue. When wheels are straight if I turn right no problem, if I turn left from straight, there is resistance for the first quarter turn then it is fine, turn it back fine, turn left from straight again it's like it doesn't want to turn, then it gives, and turns the rest fine. I have just had wheels off the ground, can't find any excessive play any where. Nice clean looking fluid, tried turning with the cap off to bleed system, just the same. I recently had new front struts and springs fitted but has been fine since then until Thursday when this problem arrived. Steering belt is fine as well. Any ideas??

TIA

SwedishBus · Jun 24th, 2018, 23:50

How is the steering feel if the steering is turned one complete turn to the left, then the same test done about the same sort of steering wheel angles?

Unless you can feel a definite improvement in resistance with the wheel turned 1-lock left, then it looks like your steering column might have a problem.

However, your symptoms are pointing to needing a new steering rack.

turboboy · Jun 25th, 2018, 08:12

As you have changed the struts recently It might be worth checking that the springs are seated correctly and that the upper mount bearings are O.K. and not sticking. Were the bearings changed?

Doogs · Jun 25th, 2018, 21:05

With regard to the springs, it has been fine since they were done about 5 weeks ago, we didn't change the top bearings. They were fine though.
They steering feels fine once past the straight ahead position, it only "sticks" when turning left, one full turn left and the steering feels fine. It has just suddenly happened as well, it resists you turning the wheels left from straight ahead only..

SwedishBus · Jun 25th, 2018, 22:37

It does suggest that the steering rack is worn.

Jun 24th, 2018, 12:01	#1
Doogs New Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2022 17:37 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Leven	Power steering problem Hi My 95 850 t5 has suddenly developed a steering issue. When wheels are straight if I turn right no problem, if I turn left from straight, there is resistance for the first quarter turn then it is fine, turn it back fine, turn left from straight again it's like it doesn't want to turn, then it gives, and turns the rest fine. I have just had wheels off the ground, can't find any excessive play any where. Nice clean looking fluid, tried turning with the cap off to bleed system, just the same. I recently had new front struts and springs fitted but has been fine since then until Thursday when this problem arrived. Steering belt is fine as well. Any ideas?? TIA

Jun 24th, 2018, 23:50	#2
SwedishBus Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 22:00 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Isle of Skye	How is the steering feel if the steering is turned one complete turn to the left, then the same test done about the same sort of steering wheel angles? Unless you can feel a definite improvement in resistance with the wheel turned 1-lock left, then it looks like your steering column might have a problem. However, your symptoms are pointing to needing a new steering rack. __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 10v petrol 1997 V70 2.5 TDI 2004 V70 2.4 B5244S Auto

Jun 25th, 2018, 08:12	#3
turboboy Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 08:44 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Twickenham	As you have changed the struts recently It might be worth checking that the springs are seated correctly and that the upper mount bearings are O.K. and not sticking. Were the bearings changed? __________________ Turboboy Current: 1998 Volvo V70 2.3 T5 Auto. Previous: 2000 Volvo V40 T4; 1981/2 265 (x2); 1988 740 Turbo Estate.

Jun 25th, 2018, 22:37	#5
SwedishBus Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 22:00 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Isle of Skye	It does suggest that the steering rack is worn. __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 10v petrol 1997 V70 2.5 TDI 2004 V70 2.4 B5244S Auto

Jun 25th, 2018, 21:05	#4
Doogs New Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2022 17:37 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Leven	With regard to the springs, it has been fine since they were done about 5 weeks ago, we didn't change the top bearings. They were fine though. They steering feels fine once past the straight ahead position, it only "sticks" when turning left, one full turn left and the steering feels fine. It has just suddenly happened as well, it resists you turning the wheels left from straight ahead only..

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