Well I’ve fixed my power steering

2Diesels · Feb 13th, 2022, 19:51

My XC90 has been plagued with a power steering twitch ever since I bought it back in October.
I gave it a flush & the correct fluid, but that did nothing.
It improved after fitting fresh tyres, but was still quite unpleasant.
I decided to pop a new auxiliary belt & tensioner kit on as the whole lot was quite noisy. I also discovered a lump missing out of the pump pulley. I bought a good used pump yesterday & fitted the lot this morning.
I have to be honest I wasn’t expecting miracles & remained convinced the rack was at fault.
While I was in there I changed the alternator as my freewheeling pulley was seized.
On start up the whole lot was noticeably quieter & the power steering is now light & smooth in operation.......result!

Robbiecookie101 · Feb 14th, 2022, 09:09

Hi mate, glad to hear you've fixed it!

is it possible to check the status of the pump pulley without pulling off any belts etc? I'm wondering if I have the same problem?

Cheers!

2Diesels · Feb 14th, 2022, 13:23

I honestly thought the pump wouldn’t fix it, but I thought it was worth a punt while I had the belt off. My pulley was visibly missing a lump out of the edge & the pump had a tiny bit of end float, this was easily detectable by pulling & pushing the pulley in & out. I knew the other car I’ve been cannibalising had a newish pump on it so I went & got it.
It’s a relatively easy job & at £30 for a used pump, I’m very pleased with the result

Feb 13th, 2022, 19:51	#1
2Diesels Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 14:13 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: .	Well I’ve fixed my power steering My XC90 has been plagued with a power steering twitch ever since I bought it back in October. I gave it a flush & the correct fluid, but that did nothing. It improved after fitting fresh tyres, but was still quite unpleasant. I decided to pop a new auxiliary belt & tensioner kit on as the whole lot was quite noisy. I also discovered a lump missing out of the pump pulley. I bought a good used pump yesterday & fitted the lot this morning. I have to be honest I wasn’t expecting miracles & remained convinced the rack was at fault. While I was in there I changed the alternator as my freewheeling pulley was seized. On start up the whole lot was noticeably quieter & the power steering is now light & smooth in operation.......result!

Feb 14th, 2022, 09:09	#2
Robbiecookie101 New Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 14:10 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: STEVENAGE	Hi mate, glad to hear you've fixed it! is it possible to check the status of the pump pulley without pulling off any belts etc? I'm wondering if I have the same problem? Cheers!

Feb 14th, 2022, 13:23	#3
2Diesels Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 14:13 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: .	I honestly thought the pump wouldn’t fix it, but I thought it was worth a punt while I had the belt off. My pulley was visibly missing a lump out of the edge & the pump had a tiny bit of end float, this was easily detectable by pulling & pushing the pulley in & out. I knew the other car I’ve been cannibalising had a newish pump on it so I went & got it. It’s a relatively easy job & at £30 for a used pump, I’m very pleased with the result

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