I really don't know. Maybe just moving the parts around spread some
lubrication? It felt tight and everything
has to go back in the same location when you reinstall it.
Pick one up at a junkyard for $20 and see what happens.
Victor
>Date: 13 May 2002 20:15:50 -0600
>From: Brian Gonzales <gonzales@thuntek.net>>
>Subject: re: DML: Changing steering universal joint
>
>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:
>
>> >>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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