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by Woodpecker
01 Mar 2017, 04:22
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: V70(12/2007) - heavy / Stiff steering
Replies: 5
Views: 5936

Re: V70(12/2007) - heavy / Stiff steering

Does anyone have experience in regards to repair the torsion bar in the steering rack? The local shop points to the whole steering rack needs replacement ... but as far as I can tell only the actual torsion bar seems to has lost its ability to twist and thus open the vents which in turn causes the s...
by Woodpecker
14 Feb 2017, 05:56
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: V70(12/2007) - heavy / Stiff steering
Replies: 5
Views: 5936

Re: V70(12/2007) - heavy / Stiff steering

Check for oil in the boots. -> Nothing to notice Also check the bearing at the base of the steering column as they do dry up -> has been checked and re-lubed just in case, but to no avail To my knowledge the belt is as old as the car itself: 12/2007. -> Will check if the belt is ok. Not sure if the ...
by Woodpecker
07 Feb 2017, 06:13
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: V70(12/2007) - heavy / Stiff steering
Replies: 5
Views: 5936

V70(12/2007) - heavy / Stiff steering

milage: 300kkm symptom: heavy or stiff steering, doesn't go back to straight forward after having been turned left or right. When cold and/or having stopped for a while (>5min) the steering feels normal - after 50-100m the steering becomes stiff. 1st the Pump was changed - no difference. 2nd the ste...