Nice video. Sadly, steering components in vehicles of this age must be considered consumables. It's the years or the miles, but both will do a number on these components; pumps, racks, crosslinks, steering boxes, they all wear and tear with time. Just replaced the electronic steering rack in a 2013 Crosstrek XV at 92k. Just did the steering crosslink on a 1987 535is. Consumables get consumed. Both were expensive repairs. A Crosstrek steering rack goes for near $1000 for the part alone, but I was pleased with the $200 labor, plus $85 realignment charge. I always request OEM parts new from the box on steering components. Sorry about your rack. Looks like your whole steering system will be brand new very soon. I like your attitude and methodology. You speak well, which makes it a pleasure to listen. Thank you.
Just replaced my 02 wrx steering rack with an 06 sti rebuilt rack and a used Jdm pump and the steering is smooth and easy but has a slight whine. I replaced my hoses with Samco and an Iag high pressure line. No leaks 👍🏼
In my opinion, you answered your own question at 23:00 when you explain fluid leaking from the boots. The only way this can happen is from bad inner seals and would also explain the difficulty in your steering. Once the seal is compromised, it allows water and dirt into the rack assembly which will cause performance loss over time. It's about $45 for the rebuild kit (non-oem). Not a job for the faint of heart but no doubt you can pull it off. You can get by without using the special tools, just takes (A BUNCH) of time ;)
Check your steering shaft ujoints. Never had it on a subaru but I had a toyota tundra that had that problem and it was a combo of the steering rack and the steering shaft ujoins were blown out
If anyones still have this issue. Lucky for you its only a 30 dollar part. Its the steering knuckle between the steering wheel and the steering rack. Literally two screws
If you had annealed the old double copper washer it probably would have worked. To anneal a used copper washer you heat the washer on a wire till glowing red then quench quickly in cold water. It returns the copper to a soft condition that will mold to the surfaces. Old aviation trick.
Best quotes of the day: Use a rubber mallet to prevent damage... and I don't want to say it's the power steering rack, but it's the power steering rack. ( I'm not saying it was the aliens but it was definitely the aliens.)😂😂😂 Unfortunately I'm in the same boat right now change the power steering pump flushed it all out and it's still binds intermittently
U joints! Im in the same boat trying to diagnose my stuff steering on my Gc8, no pump whining or other noises, its just stiff. I just discovered the ujoints in the steering can cause similar symptoms and am going to check those before the rack!
Can't wait to see the conclusion to this. Just had to replace the steering rack on my 09. Hopefully you don't have to go there. I'd probably do steering linkages and any joints that move with steering next.
Have you ever looked at the steering linakage joint. Its kind like a "u" joint for the steering rack. I beleieve it has rubber bushings amd over time they wear out also rust can ne an issue with these
same problem as you. I replaced the pump with a cardon, the steering wheel is tight and I changed the hoses and the soap system does not help. I have been suffering for two months now. This is a weak point for Subaru this year.
I think mines doing the same, I was scared shit thinking it was oil but it was to clear to be oil because I need to change my oil and it’s dark so at least that’s good news but my leaks seems to be coming from a hose or pump but I’ll tare it down on the weekend
Well not exactly… I’ve been getting by for now. I only drive the car 8 miles to work and back. I’ll be doing either a steering rack rebuild or just buy a new one and be done with it. We’ll see 🤷♂️
for a subaru Impreza 2016 withe electric steering makes a growling. Grinding noise when turning left and now when turning right too wany ideas? the extended warrenty is it only for the modual? thx
Leaking steering rack. I’m still currently driving the car. It hasn’t got any worse or any better. A new steering rack is needed. Deciding on oem or rebuilt options.
Sorry i haven't made a follow up video on my issue. I'm still currently driving the car with about 70% working power steering... I'm eager to continue that video. sorry for the delay!
Nothing replaced yet… just driving it like everything’s fine. My car steers and drives fine just minus a couple noises here and there… when the funds/time allows I will revisit this issue for sure.
@@06wrxdude Thought my centre diff was causing the heavy steering so replaced most of the transfer gears with all new parts. Now I'm in the same position minus a few grand!!
If you had loosened the alternator bolts and not hit the WEAKEST area you would not have damaged it. I don’t think I’ll be taking any advice from you. Thanks anyway.
Its so helpful seeing you have the exact same struggles I have had over the years with my car just subie things
Nice video. Sadly, steering components in vehicles of this age must be considered consumables. It's the years or the miles, but both will do a number on these components; pumps, racks, crosslinks, steering boxes, they all wear and tear with time. Just replaced the electronic steering rack in a 2013 Crosstrek XV at 92k. Just did the steering crosslink on a 1987 535is. Consumables get consumed. Both were expensive repairs. A Crosstrek steering rack goes for near $1000 for the part alone, but I was pleased with the $200 labor, plus $85 realignment charge. I always request OEM parts new from the box on steering components.
Sorry about your rack. Looks like your whole steering system will be brand new very soon. I like your attitude and methodology. You speak well, which makes it a pleasure to listen. Thank you.
Just replaced my 02 wrx steering rack with an 06 sti rebuilt rack and a used Jdm pump and the steering is smooth and easy but has a slight whine. I replaced my hoses with Samco and an Iag high pressure line. No leaks 👍🏼
this is not a fail by any means...im having this same problem and you help me a lot.. thanks
If you don't fail you're not even trying! You got this. Only the strong Subaru lol!
In my opinion, you answered your own question at 23:00 when you explain fluid leaking from the boots. The only way this can happen is from bad inner seals and would also explain the difficulty in your steering. Once the seal is compromised, it allows water and dirt into the rack assembly which will cause performance loss over time. It's about $45 for the rebuild kit (non-oem). Not a job for the faint of heart but no doubt you can pull it off. You can get by without using the special tools, just takes (A BUNCH) of time ;)
It's always a good day when I see you upload!
Glad you enjoy it!
Check your steering shaft ujoints. Never had it on a subaru but I had a toyota tundra that had that problem and it was a combo of the steering rack and the steering shaft ujoins were blown out
If anyones still have this issue. Lucky for you its only a 30 dollar part. Its the steering knuckle between the steering wheel and the steering rack. Literally two screws
@ the 3:40 mark you could go ahead and tap that old tentioner bolt with the dead blow a little instead of your expensive alternator.
Note taken ✅ 😆
If you had annealed the old double copper washer it probably would have worked. To anneal a used copper washer you heat the washer on a wire till glowing red then quench quickly in cold water. It returns the copper to a soft condition that will mold to the surfaces. Old aviation trick.
Nice 👍🏻
Best quotes of the day: Use a rubber mallet to prevent damage... and I don't want to say it's the power steering rack, but it's the power steering rack. ( I'm not saying it was the aliens but it was definitely the aliens.)😂😂😂
Unfortunately I'm in the same boat right now change the power steering pump flushed it all out and it's still binds intermittently
"well thats an all too familiar sight, isnt it" 🤣🤣 lately yes!
U joints! Im in the same boat trying to diagnose my stuff steering on my Gc8, no pump whining or other noises, its just stiff. I just discovered the ujoints in the steering can cause similar symptoms and am going to check those before the rack!
Had mine seize up before and replaced with sti one
@@JoseGonzalez-ew6zz I sprayed mine with some penetrating oil and it's good as new!
What U joints(plural, more than one?)? The steering column U joint?
Can't wait to see the conclusion to this. Just had to replace the steering rack on my 09. Hopefully you don't have to go there. I'd probably do steering linkages and any joints that move with steering next.
Have you ever looked at the steering linakage joint. Its kind like a "u" joint for the steering rack. I beleieve it has rubber bushings amd over time they wear out also rust can ne an issue with these
At least you tried, I know people that won't even get that far bro !! Good luck. Keep us posted. I'm having the same issue with a 2010 legacy.
Thanks, will do!
same problem as you. I replaced the pump with a cardon, the steering wheel is tight and I changed the hoses and the soap system does not help. I have been suffering for two months now. This is a weak point for Subaru this year.
I think mines doing the same, I was scared shit thinking it was oil but it was to clear to be oil because I need to change my oil and it’s dark so at least that’s good news but my leaks seems to be coming from a hose or pump but I’ll tare it down on the weekend
What was the issue? Any follow up video?
Where you get your I badge for you steering wheel?
Hopefully by now, you already have fixed the problem.
Well not exactly… I’ve been getting by for now. I only drive the car 8 miles to work and back. I’ll be doing either a steering rack rebuild or just buy a new one and be done with it. We’ll see 🤷♂️
I was thinking due to the turning tightness is lose , tight, lose, tight, maybe the pinion output shaft is bent.
That’s a great thought! Thanks 👍
for a subaru Impreza 2016 withe electric steering makes a growling. Grinding noise when turning left and now when turning right too
wany ideas? the extended warrenty is it only for the modual? thx
Great help bro !! Thank you !!!
Any time!
I msged you on insta but is it not the steering rack? I have the same problem and ordered one through deerfoot
My 08 wrx hasn't run in a few months. I finally get it running again, and once I got it in gear, I heard two pops and had no power steering?
Check out a rack rebuilding kit out there
keep making more videos, love them
What was the fix on this steering assist problem?
Leaking steering rack. I’m still currently driving the car. It hasn’t got any worse or any better. A new steering rack is needed. Deciding on oem or rebuilt options.
@@06wrxdude looking forward to video when you decide
Don’t be sad if a new rack doesn’t fix it. I just put one on today and BAM fixed nothing…🤬😭
How do I find the follow up video to this troubleshooting?
Sorry i haven't made a follow up video on my issue. I'm still currently driving the car with about 70% working power steering... I'm eager to continue that video. sorry for the delay!
I'm at a loss here. did you end up replacing the rack?
Nothing replaced yet… just driving it like everything’s fine. My car steers and drives fine just minus a couple noises here and there… when the funds/time allows I will revisit this issue for sure.
@@06wrxdude Thought my centre diff was causing the heavy steering so replaced most of the transfer gears with all new parts. Now I'm in the same position minus a few grand!!
its your steering coupler check the u joint most likely its shot
Thanks for the advice!
Best vidéo
So 8month later. Issue still there? 😅
Here and there…it hasn’t gotten any better or worse 🤷♂️ just riding it out until it really goes to shit
Head lidhts look new
If you had loosened the alternator bolts and not hit the WEAKEST area you would not have damaged it. I don’t think I’ll be taking any advice from you. Thanks anyway.
Whoops yep yep I know I know. I made a oopsie.
𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕠𝕤𝕞 💕
Fluid gone bad after 3 years!!
O boy