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Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
Man I don’t what to tell you. I posted a video of me Turing the wheel inside the car with clunk, a video with me inside engine manipulating the steering rack with clunk noise. I examine all the bushing with best of knowledge, they all look like in good shape for 2016 car. clunking noise in steering is still there but not as bad as before, but the noise over slight bumps is completely gone. Service advisory told me they all clunk on steering, what is concerning was the noise over slight bumps. mechanic didn’t even drive car he sat in car and manipulated steering knew exactly it was the steering rack. -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
So got the part installed. The clunking noise from left to right is not as bad as before. But a noise on little bumps is gone. The Subaru advisor said that was issue really to be worried about. But I appreciate every one’s help! anyone needs this 5 point Torx bit I’d be willing to lend it out to pay it forward if anyone needs it ! IMG_3990.mov -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/front-end-rattle-clunk.377209/post-6096141 this guys video of the clunking left to right on steering wheel. Don’t know if clunking is the correct terminology for noise but it sounds exactly what he is experiencing. Also the vibrations and noise when going over small bumps. I took wheels off and looked at all bushings and had Subaru look at arms. They said it looked fine. -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
So I got part from dealership and tried taking off screw with reg torx 40 and it wouldn’t work. So the part number BTP40P bit is the same as a torx 40 security bit with hole in middle ? my buddy has a kit with Torx security bits. Trying to save some money and not order this $20 bit from Matco that I will never use again. also has anyone tried to adjust lash themselves ? If so, I’m assuming u need special tools and can share their experience? -
FS (MHT NH): 2016 Subaru Legacy Limited grill *
Rod702 replied to plum's topic in Member Classified (2015 - )
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Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
thanks bud. I can tell u enough how grateful I am u share that info with me. I’m going to do the eps tension spring myself and pray to God that solves my problem. in video, those noises on small bumps and also the side side on steering wheel are exact symptoms I’m experiencing on my legacy. thabks again, u might of just saved me thousands of dollars. -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
So is that price correct to install new spring and adjust the backlash $1300 ? -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
Unfortunately not. It’s 2016. I am the 3rd owner. -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
is that TSB your referring too a no cost replacement from dealer? -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
this was done with recall. Looks like it was steering colum. the dealer did not want to cover the valve lash adjustment he wanted to charge me $1300 and said the noise would return after awhile. He never asked me about the spring though? -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
can u share the procedure if u have done it before? -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
im asssuming it’s the same electronic steering rack as the Forster. update: picked up car and service advisor was really cool about not charging me $150 for diagnoses fee. He said as soon as tech jumped in car and wiggled steering wheel around he knew exactly the problem. I sent him the tsb and he said he can adjust the lash for $1300, but the problem always come back within a few years. Or I can totally replace the steering rack for $3500 parts labor. he then told me that this issue is common with a lot of legacy. And assured me that it wasn’t a safety issue, but should be replace in near future. I could replace the rack myself, looked online about $1100 new for rack and then I have to take it back to Subaru to program it $200 and realignment $80-$100. i got this car for $7500, 142000 miles. Blue book value was 11k, so I thought I really got a good deal. But in retrospect seller knew what was going on and dumped the car. what do u guys think? Should show it a little TLC and cash or just dump the car and sell it. this is my son’s first car, and I want him to be safe. -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
It’s annoying sound. My wife 2018 forester is also electric rack with eyesite and it doesn’t make that noise. its a Subaru of Las Vegas right now. $150 to diagnose it, can be applied to repairs. We shall see the outcome. Thanks for all your input gentlemen! -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
Sound manifest at lower speeds to over mild bumps. -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
Definitely not coming from tie rods or any bushing when I lifted the car. Sounds like it’s coming from the black circle in steering rack itself. -
Clunking sound in steering electric steering rack !
Rod702 replied to Rod702's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
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Hello, my legacy doods. I purchased a 2016 legacy for son recently. it was a steal purchase, but im having some problems with the clunking sound in steering. When i turn steering wheel in car left to right i can hear clunking, also when car goes over bumps i can also hear the clunking as well. Took wheel off and lifted front end and had someone turn steering wheel inside cabin from left to right while i was underneath car, and i for sure i can hear it coming from the steering rack underneath car. I looked at any recalls online, and saw it was worked on and completed on steering rack. wonder if anybody else has experienced this ? and if so what did you do about it? thanks in advance.