V70 heavy steering

Kev0607 · Mar 26th, 2024, 15:57

Hi,

My Dad's steering in his V70 P3 D5 is very heavy. Its not so bad when you're driving normally, but parking it becomes a challenge! There's nearly 163k on it.

The fluid level appears to be correct and I can't see any leaks anywhere. I did notice the fluid is very dark though.

I was thinking it could be the power steering pump, but the steering is still heavy when you rev the car. That makes me think it might be something else, but at 163k, it could well be the pump.

bananarama · Mar 26th, 2024, 19:02

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Originally Posted by Kev0607

I did notice the fluid is very dark though.

Start with the simplest and cheapest option first: new power steering fluid

noscralc · Mar 26th, 2024, 19:40

Worth checking the steering shaft knuckles especially the one going onto the rack (seem my post-assuming its the same set up as my 2003 )

hal9000f · Mar 26th, 2024, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by bananarama

Start with the simplest and cheapest option first: new power steering fluid

Besides new oil - could the problem (also) be the Power steering filter?

I cannot remember where and which model... but it looks like it exists on P3's:

https://www.rexbo.co.uk/car-parts/fi...ii-bw/10274-d5

Stu B · Mar 26th, 2024, 21:19

Hi Kev, firstly check the tyres pressures (I’m sure you have) and then get the turkey baster out and change the PAS fluid one reservoir at a time.

Suck the contents out, refill with new fluid. Start the car and steer lock to lock a few times to bleed it (easier if the front of the car is jacked up slightly to take the weight off the tyres). If it’s really filthy, remove and clean the reservoir when empty and reconnect.

Repeat the process a few times and the fluid will be close to replaced and bright green. Set the level to min on the reservoir and go for a test drive.

Cheers
Stu

Kev0607 · Mar 26th, 2024, 21:23

Cheers all.

I'll try replacing the power steering fluid to see if that makes a difference.

Kev0607 · Mar 27th, 2024, 10:22

It looks like there's a little paper filter/gauze inside the power steering fluid reservoir. Is this replaceable on its own, or do you have to buy a whole new reservoir?

I'm not entirely convinced the heavy steering is related to old fluid, but its worth a try.

Mar 26th, 2024, 15:57	#1
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 14:25 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	V70 heavy steering Hi, My Dad's steering in his V70 P3 D5 is very heavy. Its not so bad when you're driving normally, but parking it becomes a challenge! There's nearly 163k on it. The fluid level appears to be correct and I can't see any leaks anywhere. I did notice the fluid is very dark though. I was thinking it could be the power steering pump, but the steering is still heavy when you rev the car. That makes me think it might be something else, but at 163k, it could well be the pump. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Mar 26th, 2024, 19:40	#3
noscralc Senior Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: worksop	heavy steering Worth checking the steering shaft knuckles especially the one going onto the rack (seem my post-assuming its the same set up as my 2003 )

Mar 26th, 2024, 21:19	#5
Stu B Master Member Last Online: Today 11:43 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cheshire	Hi Kev, firstly check the tyres pressures (I’m sure you have) and then get the turkey baster out and change the PAS fluid one reservoir at a time. Suck the contents out, refill with new fluid. Start the car and steer lock to lock a few times to bleed it (easier if the front of the car is jacked up slightly to take the weight off the tyres). If it’s really filthy, remove and clean the reservoir when empty and reconnect. Repeat the process a few times and the fluid will be close to replaced and bright green. Set the level to min on the reservoir and go for a test drive. Cheers Stu __________________ 2017 V60 CC D4 AWD Polestar

Mar 26th, 2024, 21:23	#6
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 14:25 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Cheers all. I'll try replacing the power steering fluid to see if that makes a difference. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Mar 27th, 2024, 10:22	#7
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 14:25 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	It looks like there's a little paper filter/gauze inside the power steering fluid reservoir. Is this replaceable on its own, or do you have to buy a whole new reservoir? I'm not entirely convinced the heavy steering is related to old fluid, but its worth a try. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

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