re: Changing steering universal joint

From: Brian Gonzales (gonzales@thuntek.net)
Date: Mon May 13 2002 - 22:15:50 EDT


Ok, I just checked it out, it looks very easy to replace, but I'd prefer
not spending $280. How did removing and reinstalling the 2 foot section
stop the clunking?

On Mon, 2002-05-13 at 17:08, victor.williams@byers.com wrote:
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> >Date: 12 May 2002 19:24:11 -0600
> >From: Brian Gonzales <gonzales@thuntek.net>
> >Subject: DML: Changing steering universal joint
> >
> >My steering makes a slight ticking noise that I diagnosed to the little
> >universal joint in the steering column. Any idea how much the part is
> >and what it takes to replace it. For reference, let's consider replacing
> >diskpads easy.
>
>
> A lot easier than pads but more expensive. I think dealer had it for $230
> - aftermarket with needle bearings was $280. Didn't shop any more. I put
> the old one back on and it quit clunking.
>
> Remove upper and lower bolts - (Access the lower bolt from the bottom. The
> top bolt is visible from the top).
> Slide the upper end off while compressing it, then slip off the lower end.
>
> Victor Williams
> Marietta GA
> '95 CC 5.2. 5 Sp.Jacobs Ign,Jardine Catback, K&N dropin - 219k miles.
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