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Oh no! dammit man.. thats such a bummer if it is since i just got the tranny rebuilt like 6 months ago and I've always kept up with the fluid levels I have another video with a better view of where the clunk is coming from I'm uploading to youtube ill link it here when its done uploading i did the wheel rotation you recommended. In the video i jacked all four wheel in the air and put it in drive mode the front left wheel and axle to the front diff is where the clunking is coming from and is barley moving/able to keep up with the left from passenger side Im hoping its the driveshaft/u-joint went bad! Will i have to take off the driveshaft completely in order to see if its messed up because i wasn't able to physically see any damage on the driveshaft or u-joint when I had the car jacked up and also removed the exhaust cover to get a better view of it. It doesn't so much have a vibration to it more of a quick hard jolt every four-eight feet of movement regardless if going forward or backwards I am going to be draining the diff fluid to check for debris and will refill it. Should I do the same with the rear diff as well?

Will do thanks! Do you think that is possible if my rack and pinion boot is torn? I've been riding with a torn rack and pinion boot for 6 months at least I will get back with more info as soon as I get it up on all fours

Hey guys I'm I'm need of advice ASAP I'm trying to narrow down what the problem.is in hopes of not ordering parts I dont need, I have a video to show you what's going on. Thanks in advanced

Good deal Imdew, thanks for the advice. I will reboot the cv axle, and steering rack. And replace the inner and outer tie rod with oem if not to expensive, or aftermarket, whats your take on that? I will look into getting a used knuckle.

I have been reading countless forums, they help a lot. I will replace the steering rack boot (bellow) with a new one as soon as possible. Deciding on replacing the inner and outer tie rod and/or the complete front cv axle/half shaft. I would like to do all of the above now, but don't know if I can afford at the moment. I will have to save up some funds, and get an OEM steering rack. If not ill resort to the junk yard or an internet source. Any suggestions? I read around cardone makes decent rebuilds, apparently they claim to be oem. I also read about the temporary saran wrap/duct tape fix over the clicking or semi-torn cv boot. Some say original subaru cv axles are pretty durable up to thousands of miles with clicking in the right conditions. Some hope for my axle to stay on for a couple weeks if need be.

Thanks for the quick reply, I will check and tighten if need be any of the line fittings in the daylight tomorrow as well as inspect the front left tire of any broken belts. I am thinking of replacing the front left cv axle, replace the old torn appart steering rack and pinion bellow (I know I should and will eventually replace the whole rack, just tight on funds at the moment) and getting a new tire in hopes of getting rid of the dreaded clunking noise. If I do end up putting a new steering rack bellow does anybody know if it needs any inside and how much lube/oil? specific kind?

I can't afford to get ripped off by a "dealership" or mechanic so I came to see if I can be a little more informed on whats going on to my 1996 legacy outback. (I love these cars, they are reliable and durable) Thanks so much in advance, and please correct me if I am wrong. So I have been on a road trip for a month or more and I am assuming due to regular mountain and heavy load usage (northern California sharp turning roads) I am now hearing clunking noises every time I steer left coming from the driver side front left tire area usually happens when going 45-65 mph, sometimes when going slower. I've also noticed its happening when I am decelerating or hitting the brakes. When it first hit me I was on the highway going 65 mph and my steering wheel started jerking like never before. I pulled over next town and did some internet research. I came up with a list of possible things it could be: Bad tire alignment steering rack axle ball joints cv shaft cv axle cv joints inner/outer tie rods wheel bearing lower ball joints​ ​I then went under the car and took some pictures, I am not too car savy but enough to do the work myself if it isn't re-building a motor. I need help figuring out what's causing the noise so I don't get ripped off if I have to go to the mechanic. From other forums and posts I have read it seems to be something I definitely need to take care of as soon as possible. The torn boot is in the front left driver side. I have noticed atf fluid leaks and sits in a puddle sometimes (can't be good?) Another angle Torn Steering rack & pinion boot or inner tie rod boot I believe? Another angle of the torn boot This is again the same torn boot, except this time in the photo the steering wheel is turned to the left as far as it can go (this is the way when it makes the clunking noise) It seems to be the Rack and pinion teeth that is being exposed? (This is where I get confused, is this the steering rack and pinion boot or is it the inner or outer tie rod boot? please help) How bad does it look? Again, another angle with the steering wheel turned to the left as far as it can go. CV Axle boot (closest to the wheel) I believe, with the steering wheel turned to the left. Does it look bad? Again, another angle of the CV Axle boot (closest to the wheel) same position. So, what I am thinking it has got to be either a bad CV axle or CV joint? Or a bad inner/outer tie rod and boot. Or a torn Steering Rack & Pinion boot with a bad overall steering rack (Although I hear its rare). I am low on funds and really need to just get down to the nitty gritty of the problem and fix it. What must be done? I need your advice, tips and help. Thank you!