Some months back, the steering started to become very stiff every 1/4 of a turn on the wheel. So it would get stiff, then loosen up, then get stiff, and so on. Mechanic said it was the rack and pinion so we had it replaced. Immediately following that, the Power steering pump went out so I replaced …

Subaru Outback Steering issue

circuitsmith November 12, 2009, 1:45am 4

Sounds like the universal joint in the steering shaft (from the wheel to the rack) is binding.