Date:         Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:00:20 -0700
Reply-To:     "Bill H." <starfinder88@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Bill H." <starfinder88@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Streering problem
In-Reply-To:  <412D2667.6070400@fyi.net>
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I've been trying to find an affordable U-joint to fix my steering problem but
at this point I may have to go to the dealer ($150). In the fear that this
may not be the problem and it might be the steering rack, I was thinking
about removing the U-joint to see if there is still a great deal of
resistance in the steering rack. It might save me $150. So my question, what
surprises will I run into trying to take the U-joint out? Do other parts have
to come out as well and can it be removed by itself. Thanks as usual.

Bill H.

> This problem is the U-joint in the stering shaft. It is getting rusty,
> and binding up. You can oil the H$ll out of it, and it will loosen up.
> Here is the real problem. Chances are it is going to start showing slop
> in it soon, and will need replaced.

> Bill H. wrote:

> >The problem is that as I turn the steering wheel, it gets stiff and
> resists
> >quite firmly. It's not consistent and I seem to hit firmer spots and then
> it
> >lessens and them stiffer again as I continue to turn the wheel. No problem
> >going straight though. So where do I begin to look. What is the most
> likely
> >suspect? Thanks in advance.
> >
> >Bill H.
> >88 GL




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