2003 S60 D5 steering tie rod clamp.

cherylrhoda · Apr 27th, 2014, 12:12

Hello people, I have a little problem with play in my steering tie rods so I need to replace them along with track rod ends.Have purchased all the new parts and a Haynes manual, this is where I'm stuck. In the manual it says you need to use a volvo special tool to hold the rack whilst undoing the tie rods which kinda makes sense. Thing is don't fancy buying a tool which I will only use once, any one on this great forum know the dimensions for making one or any other way to do the job.
Any help would be gratefully received
Chris..

cherylrhoda · Apr 27th, 2014, 12:18

Also, am I right that this job can be done in situ, don't fancy removing whole steering rack..
Thanks.

Brendan W · Apr 27th, 2014, 16:48

Been a while but I recall two flats on the end of the rack which would allow a slim open end spanner to slip in behind the track rod end to act as a counter hold as you open the end. The 'special tool' is probably just that normal spanners will be too thick - happily I had one in the box. Can't remember the size off hand. Mine was easily done with the rack in place.

cheshired5 · Jun 25th, 2014, 04:56

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Originally Posted by cherylrhoda

Hello people, I have a little problem with play in my steering tie rods so I need to replace them along with track rod ends.Have purchased all the new parts and a Haynes manual, this is where I'm stuck. In the manual it says you need to use a volvo special tool to hold the rack whilst undoing the tie rods which kinda makes sense. Thing is don't fancy buying a tool which I will only use once, any one on this great forum know the dimensions for making one or any other way to do the job.
Any help would be gratefully received
Chris..

Rather than me starting a new thread with a similar query, I'm wondering how you got on with this?
I'm wanting to do mine......

martinrpeachey · Jun 25th, 2014, 08:13

I used a set of water pump pliers (search for them on the screwfix website) and apart from being really awkward, it went without a hitch.

cheshired5 · Jun 25th, 2014, 11:01

Cheers Martin.
Can you remember how the gaiter undos at the rack end? I've worked out the spring loaded clip at the track rod end....end.
Does the inner gaiter unscrew?

Lancee · Jun 25th, 2014, 20:45

I bought a 32mm combination spanner and ground down one side of the flat end until it was thin enough for the job.
Not a particularly cheap spanner as I recall, but I considered it an additional, "slightly" modified general tool for my tool kit rather than buy a special (and no doubt expensive), one off use, tool.

cheshired5 · Jul 9th, 2014, 20:02

I finally got around to doing mine today.
I decide to use one of those long funnel type removal tools and it was as easy as taking off a wheel nut.
Halfords wanted £320, I did it with OE spec rods for £44.
I've done a YouTube video too for anyone daunted (as I was) by what turns out to be a very easy job.
It just needs editing and will be available this weekend.

Apr 27th, 2014, 12:12	#1
cherylrhoda OVLOV mad Last Online: Mar 12th, 2015 19:23 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newbury/Berkshire	2003 S60 D5 steering tie rod clamp. Hello people, I have a little problem with play in my steering tie rods so I need to replace them along with track rod ends.Have purchased all the new parts and a Haynes manual, this is where I'm stuck. In the manual it says you need to use a volvo special tool to hold the rack whilst undoing the tie rods which kinda makes sense. Thing is don't fancy buying a tool which I will only use once, any one on this great forum know the dimensions for making one or any other way to do the job. Any help would be gratefully received Chris.. __________________ 2003 S60 D5.

Apr 27th, 2014, 12:18	#2
cherylrhoda OVLOV mad Last Online: Mar 12th, 2015 19:23 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newbury/Berkshire	Also, am I right that this job can be done in situ, don't fancy removing whole steering rack.. Thanks. __________________ 2003 S60 D5.

Jun 25th, 2014, 08:13	#5
martinrpeachey Premier Member Last Online: Jul 18th, 2018 07:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: poole	I used a set of water pump pliers (search for them on the screwfix website) and apart from being really awkward, it went without a hitch. __________________ 310.2bhp, 333ft/lb, 19T powered ex-plod with 224,000 miles

Jun 25th, 2014, 11:01	#6
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Cheers Martin. Can you remember how the gaiter undos at the rack end? I've worked out the spring loaded clip at the track rod end....end. Does the inner gaiter unscrew? __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jul 9th, 2014, 20:02	#8
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	I finally got around to doing mine today. I decide to use one of those long funnel type removal tools and it was as easy as taking off a wheel nut. Halfords wanted £320, I did it with OE spec rods for £44. I've done a YouTube video too for anyone daunted (as I was) by what turns out to be a very easy job. It just needs editing and will be available this weekend. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Apr 27th, 2014, 16:48	#3
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Been a while but I recall two flats on the end of the rack which would allow a slim open end spanner to slip in behind the track rod end to act as a counter hold as you open the end. The 'special tool' is probably just that normal spanners will be too thick - happily I had one in the box. Can't remember the size off hand. Mine was easily done with the rack in place.

Jun 25th, 2014, 20:45	#7
Lancee Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:22 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Devon	I bought a 32mm combination spanner and ground down one side of the flat end until it was thin enough for the job. Not a particularly cheap spanner as I recall, but I considered it an additional, "slightly" modified general tool for my tool kit rather than buy a special (and no doubt expensive), one off use, tool.

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