Power Steering Balance/Pump Pressure, Checking: Finishing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2006 Volvo S80, 2005 Volvo S80, 2004 Volvo S80, 2003 Volvo S80, and 2002 Volvo S80. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery negative lead, see Battery, disconnecting .

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Grip Pliers On Oil Pump Return Hose

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the test devices 9511506 and 9511506 version B.

Install the airbag, see Airbag driver, s side (SRS), replacing (4 spoke steering wheel) .

Disconnect the test instrument.

Install lock grip pliers on the oil pump return hose.

NOTE: Place paper over the alternator as protection against any oil spill.

Disconnect the test instrument and the nipples.

Connect the pressure pipe to the pump.

Use a new O-ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Grip/Hose Pliers On Power Steering Pump Return Hose

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Early version up to and incl. model year 2004 (nut) Tighten with 25 Nm. Late version from and incl. model year 2005 (screw), tighten with 10 Nm.

Remove:

lock grip pliers
the paper over the generator (GEN).

Install the coolant hose for the control module.

Check the oil level in the reservoir. Use Volvo power steering fluid, P/N 1161529-1 to ensure the correct oil quality.

Start the engine. Check for leakage.

Disconnect the battery negative lead, see Battery, disconnecting .