Volvo repairClutch & power steering
Volvo clutch & power steering repair in Seattle.
Clutch replacement and power steering repair for any Volvo. If the pedal or the steering wheel feels different than it used to, we'll find out why.
P1800 coupe at the curbThese are two different systems with one thing in common: you feel both of them through your hands and feet every time you drive. That makes them easy to notice when something changes, and easy to get used to when you shouldn't.
A clutch wears a little with every start from a stop. Power steering usually goes wrong with a leak or a noise first. Either way, sooner is cheaper.
Clutch and steering work we do
- Clutch replacementFriction disc, pressure plate and release bearing replaced together as a set.
- FlywheelChecked while the clutch is out, then resurfaced or replaced if it needs it.
- Clutch cables & hydraulicsCables that stretch, and master and slave cylinders that leak or stick.
- Power steering leaksTraced to the hose, the pump or the rack and fixed at the source.
- Pumps & hosesWhining or failed pumps and seeping hoses replaced.
- Steering racksWorn or leaking racks replaced, with an alignment afterward.
Drive an automatic? Half of this is still yours
Most Volvos on the road today are automatics with no clutch pedal, so only the power steering half applies. For shifting problems on an automatic, see our transmissions page.
Know the signs
Signs of clutch or steering trouble
Not sure it's worth a visit? Tell us what you're noticing and we'll tell you straight.
- The engine revs but the car doesn't pick up speed
- The clutch pedal feels soft or grabs at the very top
- Gears grind or are hard to get into
- The steering feels heavy, especially when parking
- You hear a whine or groan when you turn the wheel
- There's fluid under the front of the car
"I have never felt like they weren't dealing squarely with me. I'll keep taking my Volvo there and I'll recommend them to anyone."Shane M.
Good questions
Clutch & Power Steering: what people ask us.
How long does a Volvo clutch last?
It depends on how and where the car is driven. City traffic and hills are harder on a clutch than highway miles. A test drive tells us how much yours has left.
My clutch is slipping. Can I keep driving?
Not for long. Slipping only gets worse, and it can overheat the flywheel. Book it in before it leaves you stuck.
Why is my steering suddenly heavy?
Usually it's low fluid from a leak, a slipping belt or a failing pump. Driving on with the pump running dry can ruin it, so bring it in soon.
Do newer Volvos have power steering fluid?
Many late-model Volvos use electric power steering, which has no fluid to leak. If yours feels heavy or shows a steering warning, we diagnose that too.
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Let's get your Volvo in.
Tell us what's going on and we'll set a time. Clutch & Power Steering for every Volvo, any year.