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September 19, 2008 Service bulletin

Volvo: angle gear leakage and resealing for 5 cylinder AWD only vehicles

Volvo technical service bulletin RTJ-18513 for 2003-2006 Volvo XC90, 2002-2006 Volvo S60 and 2004-2006 Volvo S80 and others.

Bulletin number
RTJ-18513
Component
Steering: rack and pinion: rack
Summary
Volvo: angle gear leakage and resealing for 5 cylinder awd only vehicles. Oil leaking/moisture fromthe angle gear halves can be resolved by resealing the houseing and replacing the seals.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 86 complaints in the steering category.

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