Volvo RWD 200 Forum

INDEX FOR 2/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 11/2000 200 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

Replacing Steering column u-joint 200 89

posted by  someone claiming to be JP Gauthier on  Wed Nov 29 12:19 CST 2000 [RELATED]

A couple months before, I felt some clunks in my steering wheel when I made u-turns..

Now, there is a loose in my steering... I suspect one of these little u-joints... is it possible??

thanks!!







  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    Re: Replacing Steering column u-joint 200 89

    posted by  someone claiming to be jim on  Wed Nov 29 16:32 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    Yes. Usually the lower one. Look for rust coming out of one of the cups. There are several different designs, but as long as the replacement has the 17mm shaft on both ends, not 14mm, and it is a lower joint, not the upper one, it will interchange. If you get a used one, bring bolts and pins with it.

    To change, remove the two thru bolts-13mm head, slip (read beat) the joint up the shaft until it clears the rack, then slip (beat) it down off the shaft. The upper shaft has a tab which must be aligned with the joint, which is quite visible. Slip the new one up the shaft, then align the master spline on the rack with the slot on the joint and slip it down. While you have the joint off inspect, and you will see the spline I mean. If the old joint is stiff to move, wedge a screwdriver or small chisel in the slot at the bolt holes and that should spread it enough to move a bit easier.







    •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

      Re: Replacing Steering column u-joint 200 89

      posted by  someone claiming to be JP Gauthier on  Thu Nov 30 08:57 CST 2000 [RELATED]

      Thanks for your reply jim...

      I checked it and I'll have to change the lower one.

      So, if I understand, the upper part of the steering column is free to slide up. So, this is why I will have to remove the steering gear side of the joint first and then, I'll be able to remove the steering wheel side. Am I ok?







      •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

        Re: Replacing Steering column u-joint 200 89

        posted by  someone claiming to be jim on  Thu Nov 30 14:51 CST 2000 [RELATED]

        Actually the joint slides up the spline of the shaft, then you slide it down and off . The shaft itself does not move.






<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.