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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 08:35 AM
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Default Steering Column U Joint....does it exist?

I think I've figured out the U joint between the steering column and steering rack is the source of my excessive play. The issue is ETKA doesn't list a part number for this....anyone ever buy one or rebuild? Attached is a etka screen shot for reference. Thanks much.

<img src="http://audisscott.com/a4/column.jpg">
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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I bought one a few years back b/c my silver audi had a retaining washer clip break and caused the steering wheel to move in and out a lot. It was the wrong year, for an ealier model such as yours. I was lucky to find someone parting out and took the retaining washer off and send it. I know its the whole upper assembly but I don't remember if it had the joint. I can check it out and let you know tomorrow or after the weekend. I'll have to dig it out of my crawlspace.
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:00 AM
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Default Please let me know......

how much you want for it. I'm located in CT, 06413 for shipping. Or hit me up on yahoo messenger or aol IM both screen names are audisscott. Thanks!
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Yes it does, but you can only get it when you order the entire steering column.
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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I don't like that answer =(
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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I looked for you in ETKA but it sure looks that way. $777.96 MSRP :/
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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Thats sooooo not cool.
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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Default Jeez, $777 is crazy, I'm glad I didn't need to go that route. I need to update my sig, I only have

msn... jay492@hotmail.com. Email me. make me an offer (shipped). I'll hook you up.
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Default Have you gone underdash to feel the joint and move the wheel to see if it's really the culprit?

Could it be your tie rods, alignment or steering rack (rack and pinion) instead?
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Time to find a junkyard........ car-part.com is always a start.
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