This week I replaced the steering rack on the V70 just in time for my 600 mile weekend for Goodwood Revival 2021.
Due to my unit being full with the M135i project I had to do it on the lift at my friends workshop, probably lucky I did too because it’s no quick job!
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Thank you so much for your video!
replaced mine with a reconditioned rack, now I don't have enough adjustment in the tie rods :/ I fear I have wrong length inners and/or outters, I see autodoc lists many different length inner rods, but I think the measurement difference is in the length of the rack side threads so wont help my situation, my next though is shorter outer rods but its turning into a frankenstein, wish me luck brethren
That was a 05+ ZF style push in rack wasnt it.
Absolutely perfect video. THANKS!! The job was still a struggle, but that was because Volvo apparently called these cars back and changed the rack including the pipes, so when my dealer looked it up on the VIN he got the wrong part and we had to return it. Bla bla… But the video made everything logical. I am impressed with how well you get the weird angles filmed 🙂
00:37 that's a nice woofer you got there
If you have a rhd car and you said it’s easier to pull it out from the left side,does that mean I on lhd car it’s the opposite way?
20:45 what is the name of that bearing ? did u put a new one in ? …if so,got a part nr ?
Thank you for the video! How much power steering fluid did it take to fill up after replacement?
well done good filmong and commentary it was helping me a lot thanks fot that.
Did that car have a 2 pin sensor on it. Push pipe..apparently been told 2 types.
Wow! You made this look so easy , I’m here because I’m in the same boat but not confident to take this job on my self ,
Quotes at the garage are not cheap
I was wondering if you would do mine if I pay you if possible? I’m in the north west Lancashire ?
Thanks for the video!! I plan on doing this job on friday. 🙂 The only thing I found strange is that I've got a oxygen sensor cable, aswell as two transmission cables / gear shifter cables that need to be disconnected – because they were blocking the rack from getting out. I'm guessing because your car is English (steering wheel on the right side).
Just changed mine on my 2009 v70, did it myself on axle stands, not too bad to do tbh, didn't need the second jack for the engine, didn't need to take the boost hose off either. 2 things to mention though, there is supposed to be a small non return valve on the supply hose to the rack (top hose), this is about the size of a button cell battery and sits infront of the hose in the rack, it fell out when I removed the hose from the rack, I realised what it was and checked my new to me rack to be fitted and sure enough it didn't have one, so I fitted the one that fell out to the new rack before I attached the hoses. Second thing to mention is that the thread length on my new track rods were longer than the old ones so I couldn't replicate the tracking settings. Cheers for the informative video, it was a big help!
Amazing video, thank you. I just had my steering rack replaced with a refurbished unit and it isn’t 100%. The steering is little tighter/firmer when turning right but left is fine. Also only when parallel parking I hear a light knock coming from the steering. It’s been back to the mechanic and says no issues with air/bubbles and pump is also fine. He couldn’t simulate the knock but visually all looks ok. Are you able to advise what may be causing these symptoms? Thanks in advance.
Well done and illustrated. Much appreciated.
Hi. Great video.
Any idea how much this would cost to be done at a garage?
Thanks for the valuable info. Would it be an advantage to replace subframe bushings and rear engine mount while you're in there?
Followed your video step and it’s amazing!! I need a little advice though. Any tips on getting the universal joint removed from the rack? The bolt is removed but they just won’t separate. Thank you boss
Good video. why all hand tools? Air tools would save you a lot of time
Thanks, great filming & commentary, am dreading doing this job but badly corroded pipes make it a must do, think mine's a ZF rack (on a 2004 wagon) it's universal joint isn't pretty either !
I need this doing on my D5 but I don't have the kit nor the ability so it looks like a garage job and a big bill for me!
I think before lift engine must undo engine mounts first and then lift up. Thanks for video. Will do soon same thing.
Please do a coolant change video on a Euro 4 D5
How long time would you say it take?
Finally a walk-through, have to do mine soon for the exact same issue