Hard steering on 2005 volvo 5.0 gxi DP

simonbarry2

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Hi, I have recently purchased a 2005 larson 240 cabrio that had steering problems before I bought it. It has had rock hard steering since I purchased it but hoped I could fix it easily as it was a good price. (I now know whay!) I have replaced the power steering pump after finding that had a problem and that has been bled. The steering is still very heavy and almost rock hard turning to port as soon as either forward or reverse gear is selected . At idle the steering wheel is very free but will move by itself towards starboard full lock unless you hold it. It looks like the steering actuator has a very slight leak, a couple of drops after 30 mins running. Could the actuator be causing this hard steering or something else that might show these symptoms? thanks in advance
 

simonbarry2

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Re: Hard steering on 2005 volvo 5.0 gxi DP

for reference for others, decided to take a chance and bought a new steering actuator and this has fixed the problem. Super easy steering now:)
 

mmillan

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Re: Hard steering on 2005 volvo 5.0 gxi DP

did you buy new? can you give me a reference price? I have the same problem with my steering.
thanks.:confused::confused:
 

simonbarry2

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Re: Hard steering on 2005 volvo 5.0 gxi DP

did you buy new? can you give me a reference price? I have the same problem with my steering.
thanks.:confused::confused:

Hi, Volvo Penta power steering actuator part # 3862513, 3862210, 3860883 and 3812269. Any of these should fit but check with yours that theyre compatible. theyre about $300-500 (check ebay). If you hunt around you may get it cheaper. I got mine for $125 so i'm very happy, hope this helps!
 

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Re: Hard steering on 2005 volvo 5.0 gxi DP

Hi, Volvo Penta power steering actuator part # 3862513, 3862210, 3860883 and 3812269. Any of these should fit but check with yours that theyre compatible. theyre about $300-500 (check ebay). If you hunt around you may get it cheaper. I got mine for $125 so i'm very happy, hope this helps!
Thanks, I will do more troubleshooting before I buy it new.
 
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