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Stiff Power Steering - causes V70-XC70 2000

posted by  jhai on  Sun Jan 30 04:36 CST 2005
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My 2000 XC has 100,000 miles. My power steering suddenly became very stiff requiring lots of force to steer the car. It is at a repair shop awaiting diagnosis. Is it likely that the problem is with power steering pump? Are there other sources of stiff power steering?








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    Stiff Power Steering - causes V70-XC70 2000

    posted by  KlausC on  Sun Jan 30 07:20 CST 2005
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    It could be the pump, but more than likely you lost to much ATF through a leaking seal. Hopefully, the tensioner for the belt is loose and you just need a new belt. Don't be shocked at the price for a new pump or steering rack, they are VERY expensive - $1200+. I hope you have good luck and it is just a loose vacuum hose. Ask lots of questions when you call your shop, like: can't I just add more fluid, or is there anything else it could be, or how dangerous will it be to drive it this way for the next 100K miles?
    I could be time to change the serpentine belt, ask what condition it is in.

    Klaus
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    98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)







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