I have a 96 OBW with the notorious steering clunk. Other than getting the correct part, is there any aspect of replacing the U-joints I should be aware of, such as phasing them properly, etc? It looks like a fairly straight forward job. Can the U-joints be lubed or are they a lifetime install and forget until they make noise again item?

 

Thanks for any info.

 

Mike

Been doing some checking online and the part (#34160AC090) is listing for over $300. That seems absolutely ludicrous! That can't be what people are paying for 2 little U-joints. Is there any other solution out there?

 

Mike

Absolutely.

 

1stsubaruparts.com $99

 

Or you get 4 or 5 from the junkyard for $20.

 

Your part number is the wrong one.

 

You want this one as far as I can tell. 34160AC030

 

Can't post a direct link to the $99 which says for outback, but select your year and model and keyword search "coupling".

 

lol I gave you the wrong PN, but fixed it. :-P

Edited April 11, 201015 yr by Fairtax4me

mike has one, send him a pm with an offer:

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=111015

 

all legacys are the same 96 - 99, outbacks 96 - 99, 04? are different.

 

what about imprezas?

Did you try thightening the bolts that hold them to the steering column and the rack?

I had play in the steering and that was it. No clunk though.

Just in case it's that simple.

Good luck!

John is correct I have some of those and they are in good shape. Make me an offer and I can pull one for you.

 

Mike

did your clunk sound when you did sharp quick movements left or right?