Volvo AWD 850 Forum

INDEX FOR 10/2025(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 3/2007 850 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

Replacing fluid in power steering system 850 1993

posted by  paulfr on  Mon May 24 15:32 CST 2010
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Sun May 20 05:55 CST 2012
[RELATED]


Okay it's a 93 850. I'm replacing a squealing power steering pump w/ a rebuilt. Read up on the procedure: the bolts are PB'ed and ready to go.

My concern: clean fluid

I want to replace the fluid before swapping the pump out cuz I'm certain the fluid has been contaminated w/ PS fluid. As I read elsewhere I disconnect the return line, attach clear tubing (for visual confirmation) Remove as much old fluid from the resevoir w/o letting air into the lines, top off resevoir with dextron 3 ATF and when I turn the wheel from full left to full right the fluid will drain from the return line into my handy waste container/ Keep checkng and adding fluid to keep air outta lines and when the tubing is running w/ "pure" ATF as indicated by color I'm done. Remove the old pump replace w/ new one, turn wrenches, top off and good to go.

Correct??

I assume the engine is NOT running during the fluid changeover just turn the steering wheel.

What did I miss??

Thanks for any suggestions/advice/cautions

Paulfr








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

    Replacing fluid in power steering system 850 1993

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon May 24 17:11 CST 2010
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
    last visit: Fri Oct 24 10:15 CST 2014
    [RELATED]

    You missed a lot. The engine must be running to pump fluid. Read the following:

    http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/Steering.htm

    The same system is used for all volvos.

    PS fluid will not harm the system, it is hydraulic fluid. If you haven't bought ATF yet, try Mobile 1 ATF. A synthetic, it absorbs less water and lasts longer.

    Klaus
    --
    Why are Volvos so endearing? Its just a car.







<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.