Where are the half shafts on a Subaru Forester?
Two half shafts up front to go from the transmission to each front wheel. There are two half shafts in the rear going from the rear differential to each rear wheel. These half shafts are also called axles sometimes.
What happens when a universal joint breaks in a truck?
You’ve probably seen it before: a truck on the side of the road, with the drive shaft lying under the vehicle, no longer attached to the transmission or rear axle. This is the ultimate failure mode for a universal joint – literally breaking, and allowing the drive shaft to drop to the pavement, no longer transferring power.
What causes the U-joint of a drive shaft to squeak?
Since the bearing portion of each universal joint twists a small amount with each rotation of the driveshaft (but always in the same location) the grease can evaporate, or be thrown out of the bearing cup. The bearing becomes dry, metal-to-metal contact is made, and the u-joint bearings will squeak as the drive shaft rotates.
Are there any problems with the Subaru Forester?
This has apparently been a problem for Subaru in the last few years. The dealer replaced it under the Subaru warranty, which the company extended to 100,000 mi for this issue. Strong vibration and shutter @ low rpm and low speed. Caused by ice build up inside wheel rims. Went away.
Is there a back order for Subaru Outback U-joint?
Currently there is a national back order on these joints. There are three companies that sell them, Neapco, Spicer and Rockford. I sort of suspect that Spicer reboxes the neapco joints as I have bought both and they were identical. I have read mixed reviews about the Rockford joints.
How much does it cost to rebuild a Subaru U-joint?
But they both do a COMPLETE rebuild, included Ujoints, carrier bearing, balance, paint….my cost is about $250. I’m going to try rebuilding it myself.
You’ve probably seen it before: a truck on the side of the road, with the drive shaft lying under the vehicle, no longer attached to the transmission or rear axle. This is the ultimate failure mode for a universal joint – literally breaking, and allowing the drive shaft to drop to the pavement, no longer transferring power.
How do you replace a flex joint in a Subaru Outback?
I swapped it over last night. Took the 2 bolts out of the exhaust hanger at the transmission and let it hang down a bit (I have the OBX stainless header set which has flex joints, so it might work better than stock exhaust for that).