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Oct 9th, 2019, 08:46 | #1 |
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Help with 2004 XC90 steering issue
Hi all
Newbie here and i need some advice. Just bought a 2004 D5 XC90 but i have noticed a problem with the steering, i have read in the forums that these do have problems with the steering racks but i need some advice first before i go ahead with a new steering rack. These are the problems i have noticed: Going around a roundabout the steering seems to pull back a little trying to straighten the wheel Also i have noticed on one occasion the steering became heavy when turning at low speeds. Is this a steering rack problem or is there another cheaper fix i can try to sort the problem? Many thanks |
Oct 9th, 2019, 19:11 | #2 |
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Not uncommon in Volvos. My V70 used to do it. It might be a rack issue or a change of fluid could help. It could be a pump issue.
Don't guess and start changing parts (or let anyone else do it) without diagnosing the problem properly. That will get expensive quickly.
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Oct 10th, 2019, 16:25 | #3 |
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Thanks for the reply.
I have looked at the fluid and it is very brown in colour so i think i will try a fluid change first as i have some of the green fluid that is recommended. I have also noticed a leak on the hose going into the power steering pump so will address this as well and fingers crossed it helps. |
Oct 10th, 2019, 17:29 | #4 |
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The steering pump will often be damp. Mine has been since the day I bought it, but it does not lose fluid.
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