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#16 of 21 Re: 07 Legacy Power Steering Problem [merrie] by kevind2 Sep 13, 2007 (7:03 am)
Replying to: merrie (Feb 08, 2007 7:09 pm) I had the same problem with a 2007 Legacy station wagon. Steering gradually became stiffer and stiffer, basically no power steering at 5,700 miles. The dealer said it was the steering racket and replaced the entire power steering system. I never experienced a problem like this in 38 years of driving all types, makes of vehicles. Other than that the car is great. I wonder how many other new Legacy owners have experienced this problem. Does anyone know of a way to find this out? Thanks. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Sep 14, 2007 6:09 am)
#17 of 21 Re: 07 Legacy Power Steering Problem [kevind2] by ateixeira Sep 14, 2007 (6:09 am)
Replying to: kevind2 (Sep 13, 2007 7:03 am) The only other steering-related problem I've heard of was on a Forester, where the rack and pinion would slip one cog. I only heard of that on one car, though.
#18 of 21 Re: 95 Legacy w/ turning noise... [speed_ga] by malarkeyman Oct 17, 2007 (4:54 am)
Replying to: speed_ga (Jun 15, 2007 10:51 pm) Hello, I saw your post and I am having the exact problem with my 1996 Subaru Legacy GT wagon (2.5 Litre). I just replaced the head gaskets and this is the only remaining problem: When I insert the fuse, the problem goes away. This led me to think it was the rear differential or driveshaft, but I jacked the car up and moved the drive shaft by hand and had someone help by turning the rear wheels and everything in the rear seemed fine.   What some people are calling a center differential, the tech manual calls a transfer clutch. (I have a tech manual covering the transmission). I am thinking this is the problem. It can not be the front differential as the problem would not go away by installing the fuse.   Do you have any additional information? Do you want me to keep you in the loop regarding what I learn? Let me know Thanks Tony
#19 of 21 98 Legacy Outback Steering Problem by mariagaharris Dec 02, 2008 (10:03 am)
I started having this problem 6 months ago. The wheel makes this quicks stop and go's while steering and doesn't return to neutral by itself. A mechanic changed two steering pumps (used) and is a little better but still stiff. No steering fluid leak. Now I moved to New Jersey and brought my Subaru on tow. I took it to have brakes and oil change done and complained about the steering to the mechanics. They swore there's nothing wrong with it...but steering still needs a lot of attention while driving! I need some who can give me some answer! I live in NJ very close to New Brunswick (I'm in Milltown). Thanks   Gaby Replies to this message: paisan (Dec 02, 2008 6:00 pm) steveh7 (Jun 01, 2009 8:49 am)
#20 of 21 Re: 98 Legacy Outback Steering Problem [mariagaharris] by paisan Dec 02, 2008 (6:00 pm)
Replying to: mariagaharris (Dec 02, 2008 10:03 am) I've seen bad steering rack bushings cause you not to get the re-centering. We do a lot of work on subarus at my shop in Kenilworth, NJ (Exit 138 on the GSP) and have fixed a few with new steering rack bushings and/or tie-rods. Kind of thing you need to check out. If you look up on Edmunds Shops in Kenilworth, NJ under Local Services at the top of the page our info is there under AZP Installs.   -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
#21 of 21 Re: 98 Legacy Outback Steering Problem [mariagaharris] by steveh7 Jun 01, 2009 (8:49 am)
Replying to: mariagaharris (Dec 02, 2008 10:03 am) My 99 legacy outback steering wheel is hard to turn and doesn't return to straight on its own. What do you think it is based on what you learned? Heres everything I checked: Tire size and air pressure. No binding from ball joints or other components. PS pump output pressure 1000 psi, fluid full, no leaks and all belts tight. Could it be the rack? thanks Steve H

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