dave833 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Chapter 5 in the Misadventures of Dave's '95 Legacy- I got to thinking this morning that my torque bind issues first became noticeable a few days ago when I rotated the front wheels to the back to try and cure a little low-speed steering wobble, which I think was caused by a bent wheel. Moving the front wheels to the back cured the wobble, (well, I can still feel it in the back a little), but that's when the torque bind issues were first noticed. I haven't tried to balance the wheel to confirm it's bent yet, but it's a steel wheel and it feels like it's got a little side-to-side wobble going on. Once again, it's a '95 5 spd. AWD, currently being driven with no rear driveshaft section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I would check the tire to make sure they are all the same size, have all worn the same, and are all properly inflated. The next test would be to out the tires back where they were to see what happens. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave833 Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Check! Tires are all the same size, properly inflated and have similar wear. I haven't measured circumference, but tread depth is the same within 1/16" on all four. Guess I'll have to put the driveshaft back in before I put the wheels back where they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Have you driven with a flat or underinflated tire recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave833 Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 No, but I just bought the car last week. It was a dealer trade-in, so I have no idea whether the previous owner did. I took the problem back to the dealer and they were unwilling to help much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 ok i bet its just a coincidence that it showed up with the tire rotation. Let me guess, you took the car on a longer drive after you rotated the tires. The previous owner probably caused it, passed it on to the dealer, dealer sold it to you. Dealer amy not have known about it. Is there any mandatory 30 day warrenty in utah like there is in NY nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave833 Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 GIVE that man an OREO! Yes, I did go on a longer drive after I rotated the tires, and no, there's no mandatory 30-day warranty in Utah. (OTOH, we're not required to hire a real-estate lawyer in order to buy a house.) When you buy a used car here they make you sign an "AS-IS" disclosure, which the dealer waved in my face when I told them of the problem. They disclaimed any knowledge of anything being wrong with the car. The only help they offered was a dealer-discount on the necessary parts to repair it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 GIVE that man an OREO! Dont forget the milk. Milk is more expensive then gas here in NY :-p nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Wow sorry to hear about that bind. If you want to measure the tires, Subaru says to use a thin tape measure and be sure they're all within 1/4" circumference. Suggested Measuring Device tire circumference SuggestedInfo.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5GL Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I would have to surmise, that if all things before check out, you may need the Solenoid "C" replaced and/or the rear output hub inside section replaced as the clutches are probably wearing into the hub, forming a groove that the clutches stick in intermittantly. Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I would have to surmise, that if all things before check out, you may need the Solenoid "C" replaced and/or the rear output hub inside section replaced as the clutches are probably wearing into the hub, forming a groove that the clutches stick in intermittantly. Lewis Its a 5 speed. No duty c no clutchs aside from the one behind the flywheel. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5GL Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 This just goes to show you I shouldn't be up this late, I read it, saw it, but it just didn't register.... Soooo... How about the viscous coupler? I have had luck swapping those out in the same manner as the clutch/drum set up in the 4EAT.... It is obvious when its out on the bench if it is good or not, everything should spin with some resistance. If nothing moves, its all locked up, and would best be fixed by swapping in a unit from a trans with a different problem. Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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