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2006 XC90 Control arm and both tie rods replaced..

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Jrsimp78
Posts: 15
Joined: 14 Jul 2013, 06:37
Year and Model: Xc90 t6 2003 bi fuel
Location: Uk

Post by Jrsimp78 »

I have a similar issue on my t6. I suspect it is either the inner cv (though my Volvo specialist says their ok) or more likely the steering rack. Basically the support bearings /bushes at either end are worn causing the rack to seesaw on the pinion. I'm not sure whether the t5 has the same zf rack as the t6. There is a service bulletin that advises to tighten up the yoke on the rack. I did this and it does seem to help a bit. (Don't move more than 3 integers on the adjuster) best to do one at a time and check the steering. If it starts to feel tight you've gone too far.
The problem with the xc90 is that it isn't designed as a 4x4 from the ground up , and used steering racks and driveshaft as per the saloons. To make matters worse, the drive shafts a permanently at an angle so the natural position is under high stress.
I hope this helps

flatlander84
Posts: 15
Joined: 21 Feb 2013, 09:28
Year and Model: XC90 2006
Location: Marblehead

Post by flatlander84 »

Put a car on the jackstands, was able to move wheels and more closely investigate where sound is coming from. I think it is most likely inside of the steering rack after all. I will adjust it probably this weekend and report here.

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