Solenoid, Steering Gear, Replacement

Solenoid, steering gear, replacement

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Ignition key in position 0.

Only applies to RHD
Remove the steering gear according to: Steering gear, replacing Steering Gear, Replacing.

Note! Seal connections to inlet and outlet on the steering gear immediately after removing.

Removing




Lift up the car and remove the front wheel on the left side.

Remove:
- protective cover under engine (applies to some versions)
- protection over the drive axle for better access (applies to some versions)




Place a container under the steering gear to collect the oil.

Note! Clean very carefully around the solenoid before removing is started.

Remove:
- the connector
- the screws, 2 pcs., for the solenoid
- the solenoid.

Installing





Note! Check carefully that there are no impurities.

Change the filter in the steering gear to the new one included in the kit.




Lube the solenoid's seals with some oil.

Note! Only use Volvo power steering fluid, part number 30741424 (1 litre).




Install the solenoid with the new screws, 2 pcs., included in the kit and tighten alternately to contact.
Tighten in the following order:
Step 1. (1) 0.5 Nm
Step 2. (2) 1.5 Nm
Step 3. (1) 2.9 Nm
Step 4. (2) 2.9 Nm
Plug in the connector for the solenoid.

Finishing

Install:
- any protective casings
- the wheel. See Installing wheels Service and Repair.
Check the oil level in the power steering fluid reservoir, top up if necessary.
Bleed the power steering system.

Note! Only use Volvo power steering fluid, part number 30741424 (1 litre).

Start the engine and turn the steering wheel slowly back and forth to the end-positions.
Move the vehicle after a few turns of the steering wheel to prevent generating wear marks on the tires.
Check the oil level again.

Only applies to RHD
Install the steering gear according to: Steering gear, replacing Steering Gear, Replacing.