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2005 xc70 steering issue

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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farmerphil
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2005 xc70 steering issue

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Hi back again right the steering on this car work fine ,but from time to time it pulls as you steer as if it want to steer its self its light but then it just pulls as if there is something not quite right your thoughts would be appreciated.

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Post by JRL »

You need to work backwards.
Tires and alignment come first along with a COMPLETE check of the front suspension.
If everything there is new or nearly new then what's left is a bad steering rack
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