Removing the Oil Pipe For the Steering Gear Housing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Position a container under the steering gear housing to collect the oil.
Detach both the oil pipes from the mounting.
Left-hand drive cars: slide the mounting bracket behind the heat deflector plate at the side. Remove the mounting to the right of the cross member.
Detach both pipes from the steering gear housing. Collect the oil that runs out.
Remove the O-rings.