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Strange Steering issue
My 96 LSI has a very strange problem. When I use the steering wheel, I get a jerky movement not a nice smooth turn. Nor does it return to center when I turn a corner I have to guide it back into position. The Power steering pump is rebuilt (3 months ago) and not a problem, the rack looks fine no leaks anywhere no noise from anything. It almost feels like something is sticking like a U joint or linkage in the steering column. Does it have a connecting joint somewhere along the line? I can't find anything in the manuals I have...any help or direction is appreciated.
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1996 Black, 134,000 KM, with Custom Stainless from Headers to Stebro, 17" Wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 225/45/17 Cold Air Intake. Pioneer AVIC D3 GPS/Video/Sound/Sirius/Bluetooth/USB Koni struts/ground control coilovers Stainless steel brake lines K&N filter, custom front grill H.I.D low beams 5000k 35w, H.I.D fog/driving 4500k 35w Clear front and corner lens |
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Re: Strange Steering issue
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1991 SVX L JDM Last edited by Mike621; 10-20-2010 at 12:43 PM. |
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Re: Strange Steering issue
#34170 in the photo 34160PA010 Universal Joint Ay OEM List Price: $225.82
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Re: Strange Steering issue
Thanks for your quick response, its been like this for a few months I'm almost used to it now, but others who take my car for a drive find it very annoying.
Do you have a part number and or a diagram showing it's location?
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1996 Black, 134,000 KM, with Custom Stainless from Headers to Stebro, 17" Wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 225/45/17 Cold Air Intake. Pioneer AVIC D3 GPS/Video/Sound/Sirius/Bluetooth/USB Koni struts/ground control coilovers Stainless steel brake lines K&N filter, custom front grill H.I.D low beams 5000k 35w, H.I.D fog/driving 4500k 35w Clear front and corner lens |
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Re: Strange Steering issue
Were you reading my mind as I typed? Thanks so much.
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1996 Black, 134,000 KM, with Custom Stainless from Headers to Stebro, 17" Wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 225/45/17 Cold Air Intake. Pioneer AVIC D3 GPS/Video/Sound/Sirius/Bluetooth/USB Koni struts/ground control coilovers Stainless steel brake lines K&N filter, custom front grill H.I.D low beams 5000k 35w, H.I.D fog/driving 4500k 35w Clear front and corner lens |
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Re: Strange Steering issue
Holy crap! that much for a simple universal joint?!
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Re: Strange Steering issue
You drive a car that has a $900 windshield and $400 radiator. $225 for a U-Joint should not phase you
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-Jason (8/23/07-Present) 1995 Subaru SVX LSi (197k) Polo Green (#1102) 03/95 Mods: DDM Tuning 4500k 35w Low Beam HID, 100w H3 Bulbs, Extra Ground Cables, 15 minute $12.96 mod, svxfiles designed transmission mount (), sporting a "new" tail light bar, silver BBS rims, custom power steering cooler (one that doesn't dump ATF constantly), new negative lead cable, no more third or fourth gear (1977-Present) 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (81k) Silver (12/01/2011-Present) 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 5MT (97k) I have a bad feeling about this. -Obi Wan Kenobi |
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Re: Strange Steering issue
Though $200 for a part can be somewhat hard to understand for some people; take a moment instead to examine how important that u-joint is to the safety of the vehicle and its occupants.
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Re: Strange Steering issue
I kind of figured that would be your next question.
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Re: Strange Steering issue
You're right what's another $225.00. This has been one of those years for my SVX. Tune up $1200.00, new timing belt, water pump and thermostat $650.00. New power steering pump $300.00. Rebuilt transmission $3500.00. New tires $950.00, so what's another few hundred dollars to make it perfect? I've owned an SVX since they first came out in 1992, so I know full well these babies are not for the faint of heart or someone with an empty wallet. My original 92 is still in perfect condition, now in my son's hands. It will soon hit 500,000 km as runs and looks perfect. Take care of them and they will last and give you a great ride.
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1996 Black, 134,000 KM, with Custom Stainless from Headers to Stebro, 17" Wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 225/45/17 Cold Air Intake. Pioneer AVIC D3 GPS/Video/Sound/Sirius/Bluetooth/USB Koni struts/ground control coilovers Stainless steel brake lines K&N filter, custom front grill H.I.D low beams 5000k 35w, H.I.D fog/driving 4500k 35w Clear front and corner lens |
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Re: Strange Steering issue
i would try cleaning and lubing it before throwing in the towel for a new one.....
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Re: Strange Steering issue
Just ordered it from Surbaruparts.com, it was on sale for $172.10, it's been ordered, thanks again.
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1996 Black, 134,000 KM, with Custom Stainless from Headers to Stebro, 17" Wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 225/45/17 Cold Air Intake. Pioneer AVIC D3 GPS/Video/Sound/Sirius/Bluetooth/USB Koni struts/ground control coilovers Stainless steel brake lines K&N filter, custom front grill H.I.D low beams 5000k 35w, H.I.D fog/driving 4500k 35w Clear front and corner lens |
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Re: Strange Steering issue
Mine was doing the same thing and I sprayed the heck out of it with WD-40 and it's been fine for nearly 2 years. There's 2 U-joints actually.
My daughter's Outback was doing the same thing last week and the same cure worked wonders. |
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I know how much of a safety factor that part is. I had almost thrown a couple of these out with scrap metal at some point... really glad I didn't...
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Re: Strange Steering issue
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Does anyone know where I can get this part, can't get it from my dealer either.
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1996 Black, 134,000 KM, with Custom Stainless from Headers to Stebro, 17" Wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 225/45/17 Cold Air Intake. Pioneer AVIC D3 GPS/Video/Sound/Sirius/Bluetooth/USB Koni struts/ground control coilovers Stainless steel brake lines K&N filter, custom front grill H.I.D low beams 5000k 35w, H.I.D fog/driving 4500k 35w Clear front and corner lens |
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