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Possibly bad steering rack? Suggestions......... S70

posted by MilwaukeeVolvo on Tue Oct 26 08:47 CST 2004
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My independant Volvo mechanic told me that i need to replace the Steering rack on my 98 S70 with 135K.

The symptom i have is my car steering (NOT the brake pedal) vibrates with either i turn and brake or just straight braking, sometime i feel the steering shake slightly when i drive.

I have new tires, my front pads and rotors are perfect, the balancing has been done, and I have replaced the struts and shocks.

Any suggestions that the problems i am having have to do with a worn out steering rack?

Also, what can i possibly damage if I keep driving on a work out steering rack.

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Possibly bad steering rack? Suggestions......... S70

posted by DougA on Sun Nov 14 11:39 CST 2004
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I replaced my rack over the summer. The vibrations you feel don't sound like a failed rack to me however. Sounds more like the normal suspension/wheel/tire/brake items.

When mine failed it was REALLY sloppy on the highway and went through a quart of fluid about every 5 miles......Basically it was almost pouring out the boots.

DougA

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