May need a rear driveshaft for a 1990 Legacy.  Will one from a newer year interchange?  Seems I read somewhere once that there is a difference in the very early Legacys and newer models. Something about the rear U-joint being different. TIA.

Edited February 26, 20188 yr by john in KY

Bring sample to salvage yard and match up.

May need a rear driveshaft for a 1990 Legacy.  Will one from a newer year interchange?  Seems I read somewhere once that there is a difference in the very early Legacys and newer models. Something about the rear U-joint being different. TIA.

 

90-94 with same trans only.

Thanks.

I see you have answer, but in the future, you can use car-part for parts compatability.  They are pretty good.

Actually did check that site. Just didn't want to believe 90 and 91s only.  Why won't a newer one work and then I recalled reading something about the rear yoke being changed or something. So decide to just ask the experts. 

 

In the process of buying a 1990 legacy with a bad driveshaft.  Looks like if the deal goes through will have to take it to a machine shop for a new joint. And on my 95 several years ago I tried to remove its joint and it was a failure. Even a sledge hammer couldn't move it. 

Actually did check that site. Just didn't want to believe 90 and 91s only.  Why won't a newer one work and then I recalled reading something about the rear yoke being changed or something. So decide to just ask the experts. 

 

In the process of buying a 1990 legacy with a bad driveshaft.  Looks like if the deal goes through will have to take it to a machine shop for a new joint. And on my 95 several years ago I tried to remove its joint and it was a failure. Even a sledge hammer couldn't move it. 

 

use a press.

 

Drive out old U-joint. 

 

Use a brake cylinder hone to clear out the remnants of the u-joint stakes.

 

Install new U-joint with internal retainer clips.