Volvo RWD Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 5/2005

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

Power Steering Rack Leaks

I use Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF in my P/S systems along with a Magnefine filter. I change the fluid using a turkey baster in the reservoir (which removes maybe 40% of the fluid at a time) perhaps once every two years.
One P/S hose failed because the metal strap securing a motor mount had broken and bent back to chafe the hose at the metal fitting. Cutting away the strap and replacing the hose fixed the leak.
The other rack is just leaking all over (both ends and the end of the steering shaft). I can't explain it since the pump is fine, the fluid is clear and the filter is relatively new. Jorgens replaced it on warranty. I will flush the fluid as they require when a new rack goes in.






THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD

New 2 Power Steering Rack Leaks
posted by  Steve subscriber  on Mon Jun 27 16:22 CST 2016 >


<< < > >>



©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.