Happy new Owner. Rubbing Noise when turning Ã± 1998 V70

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 17 Jan 2003, 08:44

I have just purchased a 1998 V70 and have to say I am quite thrilled. There is however one minor irritant I would like to fix (myself if possible). The is a rubbing noise (sounds like rubber) that comes from the steering column when I turn the wheel. Please help.

MJJ · Post by **MJJ** » 17 Jan 2003, 12:34

What size tires? Is the sound only at full lock or in between?

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 17 Jan 2003, 13:02

MJJ wrote:What size tires? Is the sound only at full lock or in between?

The tires are 15 inches. But it is not the tires. The sound is coming from inside the car near the steering wheel. The sound comes when I turn the wheel a few inches on either side.
Jean

Post by **matthew1** » 17 Jan 2003, 14:50

Check steering fluid level.

volvo tech · Post by **volvo tech** » 18 Jan 2003, 23:24

check the rubber boot in the fire wall. the bearing may have come out of the boot.

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 20 Jan 2003, 07:28

volvo tech wrote:check the rubber boot in the fire wall. the bearing may have come out of the boot.

Yes that was the problem. Thanks for the help.

JohnM · Post by **JohnM** » 12 Jan 2004, 06:48

I just had that fixed on the same car. It is simply lubricant on some part. The tech said it's very common and he did it for free.