C70 Steering Noise

Burnsie · Jul 19th, 2019, 10:08

Hi All

I've an issue with my C70 (2004). When turning at very slow speeds there's a knocking noise? Suspension, wish bones, balls joints even track rod ends have been changed and the knocking is still their!!!!
The noise doesn't happen at speed and the steering seems fine.

Help! anyone have any ideas?????

SteveSarre · Jul 19th, 2019, 10:35

Hi Burnsie,

Do you mean when you are driving at low speed, and in a turn?
Is it more noticeable when you turn left, or turn right, or the same?
Does the noise correspond to speed of wheel rotation?
Does it sound like a "clacking" rather than a click or a thump?

It might be a CV joint, usually the outer.

Steve

Burnsie · Jul 19th, 2019, 10:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveSarre

Hi Burnsie,

Do you mean when you are driving at low speed, and in a turn?
Is it more noticeable when you turn left, or turn right, or the same?
Does the noise correspond to speed of wheel rotation?
Does it sound like a "clacking" rather than a click or a thump?

It might be a CV joint, usually the outer.

Steve

Thanks for your reply, yes normally at slow speeds, more when turning right but does happen when turning left sometimes, (hard turn) makes a loud(ish) clunk noise!

did think of the CV Joints ! that makes more sense than it being the rack!!

ITSv40 · Jul 19th, 2019, 12:46

Yes, typical worn CV joint symptoms.

Burnsie · Jul 19th, 2019, 13:12

Just spoke to the garage (Steve @ Local Motor Services) who is of the same agreement. He is ordering a couple of CV Joints to replace such.

So far the linkages, track rod ends, ball joints, front and rear shocks and wish bones have been changed.

This started as a fun car for the summer, by the time its finished it'll be like a new car

All for the love of Volvo !

volvo again · Jul 19th, 2019, 13:50

...don't forget the wheel bearings, although this is usually more of a rumble.

Jul 19th, 2019, 10:08	#1
Burnsie Junior Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 18:08 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Solihull	C70 Steering Noise Hi All I've an issue with my C70 (2004). When turning at very slow speeds there's a knocking noise? Suspension, wish bones, balls joints even track rod ends have been changed and the knocking is still their!!!! The noise doesn't happen at speed and the steering seems fine. Help! anyone have any ideas????? Last edited by Burnsie; Jul 19th, 2019 at 10:11.

Jul 19th, 2019, 10:35	#2
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 17:17 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi Burnsie, Do you mean when you are driving at low speed, and in a turn? Is it more noticeable when you turn left, or turn right, or the same? Does the noise correspond to speed of wheel rotation? Does it sound like a "clacking" rather than a click or a thump? It might be a CV joint, usually the outer. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Jul 19th, 2019, 12:46	#4
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 09:15 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Yes, typical worn CV joint symptoms. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport Lux - Daily Driver. 178k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 67k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jul 19th, 2019, 13:12	#5
Burnsie Junior Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 18:08 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Solihull	Just spoke to the garage (Steve @ Local Motor Services) who is of the same agreement. He is ordering a couple of CV Joints to replace such. So far the linkages, track rod ends, ball joints, front and rear shocks and wish bones have been changed. This started as a fun car for the summer, by the time its finished it'll be like a new car All for the love of Volvo !

Jul 19th, 2019, 13:50	#6
volvo again Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:25 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	...don't forget the wheel bearings, although this is usually more of a rumble.

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