Steering: - Help with 2004 XC90 steering issue

mungo2007 · Oct 9th, 2019, 08:46

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

gmonag · Oct 9th, 2019, 19:11

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.

mungo2007 · Oct 10th, 2019, 16:25

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.

gmonag · Oct 10th, 2019, 17:29

The steering pump will often be damp. Mine has been since the day I bought it, but it does not lose fluid.

Oct 9th, 2019, 08:46	#1
mungo2007 New Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2019 16:25 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southampton	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
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	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. __________________ Greg

Oct 10th, 2019, 17:29	#4
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	The steering pump will often be damp. Mine has been since the day I bought it, but it does not lose fluid. __________________ Greg

Oct 10th, 2019, 16:25	#3
mungo2007 New Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2019 16:25 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southampton	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.

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