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XC90 - steering column noise/grinding

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Old Jul 21st, 2018, 14:29   #11
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Hi

How many miles has your 90 done?

I have seen a few around 120k miles that need new steering pumps... including my own.

The squeak - is it inside or out?

Mine was squeaking at the base of the column, and some white grease lubricant sorted it out a year ago and been fine since.

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Old Apr 20th, 2019, 00:25   #12
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Default XC 90 Steering Column noise

I also had the same problem, my steering failed whilst in a corner, i had to force the steering wheel to turn, then i found ballbearings in the footwell, after hours of reserch there apperas to be a component failiure but Volvo will not admit this, I have had mine replaced at a cost of £946 and now I am chasing volvo for their reply as to why this part should fail after low miles on my well looked after XC 90 V8.
Their reply was not good however I have replied to them as I think there is a recall fault that this should be picked up on and they should absorb the replacement cost, I urge anyone with a XC 90 MK 1 TO RAISE YOUR CONCERN TO VOLVO UK, the same part is also on some XC 90 D5s

Your replies would be much appreciated.

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Hi,

I would really appreciate some help with the problem I've got with my 2006 XC90.

I have noticed that there is a grinding with a bit of squeaking noise coming from the steering column while turning left or right at low speed or while stationary. It is mainly present when turning the steering wheel slowly either left or right. The steering wheel feels like it is rubbing against something.

I took the car to the Volvo in Chiswick who said that they inspected the steering column and wheel bearings and said there was no sign of wear and tear. They said they have lubricated the steering column however I cannot verify how thorough job they did. They also said that next step would be to spend £930 to replace steering column.

I have taken off the rubber bit that covers the hole where the steering column goes through the firewall. I have sprayed WD40 onto the u-joint which I think solved the problem for about 5 days, then when the problem returned I applied grease onto the u joint and lastly sprayed 3-in-1 lithium grease extensively on the joint. I have also lubricated the plastic bit where the rubber meets the steering column.

I have now noticed that the rubbing/groaning/squeaking is only present when the car is cold. After few minutes of driving, when the car warms up the problem seems to go away. I am now wondering whether this is due to the grease becoming more liquid after warming up? Could this be the case?

I am now beginning to think there might be something wrong with the power steering. Fluid levels are fine.

I would really appreciate any opinions on this one.

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Their reply was not good however I have replied to them as I think there is a recall fault that this should be picked up on and they should absorb the replacement cost, I urge anyone with a XC 90 MK 1 TO RAISE YOUR CONCERN TO VOLVO UK, the same part is also on some XC 90 D5s

Your replies would be much appreciated.

Mark G
What about speaking to the BBC Watchdog re getting it featured?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mg74/contact

Think the challenge will be down to the numbers that have had this failure... but given the seriousness of it, it deserves attention...
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In 5 years of being on this forum it's the first I've heard of this... ?
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Old May 25th, 2019, 19:48   #15
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Hello, i have same problem! I found little bearing balls on my footwell. Steering gets quite stiff before that and sounds like some old rusty axle.

Now i try to find instructions or opinions how easy or bad is this fix by myself. New steering column paids 900-1000€ and assembly work. Cheapest way seems to be find second hand part on the internet, but you never know how long it works. And if try to do at home, is there danger to cause more distruction because there are much wires and other things.

It would be nice to hear how you guys had solve this problem.
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