beemer11 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemer11 Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 (edited) 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, 2010 by Fairtax4me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 did your clunk sound when you did sharp quick movements left or right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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