Stiff steering.

sreviz · Jul 15th, 2018, 10:37

Hi Every one,
Can some one please advise how to diagonise stiff steering. Ive flushed the steering oil with CHF green stuff 6 months ago and it didnt help. The steering is harder than normal , Like its hard to steer with one hand in corners, I thought XC90 is heavier vehicle and it will be like that. I got used to it but, if there is some thing I can do it to improve please let me know.

Thank you.

cheshired5 · Jul 15th, 2018, 10:51

What pressure are your tyres?
Is the fluid still clean, clear and bright green?

sreviz · Jul 15th, 2018, 11:00

It is bright and clean Simon. I do 36 psi for the tyres. Ive read some where that there is appoint some in the steering that we can lubricate. Is that true?

oragex · Jul 15th, 2018, 11:22

See if there appears to be an electrical connector right at the steering rack inside the engine bay, the electric assist sensor may be faulty. The lower steering coupler is also known to start seizing.

sreviz · Jul 15th, 2018, 11:37

My engine is D5244T, I don't think I have electrical connector as far as I know. But as soon as I go home today I will check that Oragex. Also pls let me know where is the coupler so I will re grease them.
Thank you.

cheshired5 · Jul 15th, 2018, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by sreviz

I do 36 psi for the tyres

My guess is that the pas pump is failing but if it's allowed in the handbook, try a higher pressure in the tyres. You may get lucky.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sreviz

Ive read some where that there is appoint some in the steering that we can lubricate. Is that true?

I don't know, sorry.

sreviz · Jul 15th, 2018, 13:04

Thanks. Is there any way to check the pump please ?

Jul 15th, 2018, 10:37	#1
sreviz Master Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:07 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London, Wallington	Stiff steering. Hi Every one, Can some one please advise how to diagonise stiff steering. Ive flushed the steering oil with CHF green stuff 6 months ago and it didnt help. The steering is harder than normal , Like its hard to steer with one hand in corners, I thought XC90 is heavier vehicle and it will be like that. I got used to it but, if there is some thing I can do it to improve please let me know. Thank you. __________________ Volvo Xc90 D5 2005 Euro 3 D5244T- Auto. Volvo V40 D2 2016 cross country Engine D4204T8.

Jul 15th, 2018, 10:51	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	What pressure are your tyres? Is the fluid still clean, clear and bright green? __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jul 15th, 2018, 11:00	#3
sreviz Master Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:07 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London, Wallington	It is bright and clean Simon. I do 36 psi for the tyres. Ive read some where that there is appoint some in the steering that we can lubricate. Is that true? __________________ Volvo Xc90 D5 2005 Euro 3 D5244T- Auto. Volvo V40 D2 2016 cross country Engine D4204T8.

Jul 15th, 2018, 11:22	#4
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	See if there appears to be an electrical connector right at the steering rack inside the engine bay, the electric assist sensor may be faulty. The lower steering coupler is also known to start seizing. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Jul 15th, 2018, 11:37	#5
sreviz Master Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:07 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London, Wallington	My engine is D5244T, I don't think I have electrical connector as far as I know. But as soon as I go home today I will check that Oragex. Also pls let me know where is the coupler so I will re grease them. Thank you. __________________ Volvo Xc90 D5 2005 Euro 3 D5244T- Auto. Volvo V40 D2 2016 cross country Engine D4204T8.

Jul 15th, 2018, 13:04	#7
sreviz Master Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:07 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London, Wallington	Thanks. Is there any way to check the pump please ? __________________ Volvo Xc90 D5 2005 Euro 3 D5244T- Auto. Volvo V40 D2 2016 cross country Engine D4204T8.

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