Steering U Joint. Porsche 911 / 930  ›  93034702504

The OE Match Steering U Joint is a replacement universal joint for the steering intermediate shaft fitted to selected classic Porsche 911 and 930 Turbo models.

• Porsche 911 1970-89
• Porsche 930 Turbo 1975-89

The universal joint forms an important mechanical connection between the steering column and steering gear. Because these components are not positioned in one perfectly straight line, the U-joint allows rotary movement from the steering wheel to pass through the angled steering shaft while maintaining a positive mechanical connection.

When the driver turns the steering wheel, the joint articulates while transmitting that movement through the intermediate steering shaft and ultimately to the steering rack.

With age, corrosion, contamination and repeated movement, the original steering joints can develop stiffness, free play or wear. This can result in poor steering feel, clunking, binding or an inconsistent response at the steering wheel.

Replacing a worn joint helps restore smooth and predictable steering operation and removes unwanted movement from this safety-critical system.

What This Product Does:
The steering U-joint connects sections of the steering shaft while allowing them to operate at an angle.

Its main functions are to:

• Transfer steering-wheel rotation to the steering rack.
• Allow the steering shaft to operate through changing angles.
• Provide a direct mechanical steering connection.
• Maintain accurate steering response.
• Allow smooth articulation as the steering wheel is turned.
• Minimise unwanted play in the steering linkage.
• Help maintain consistent steering feel.

• Clunking when turning the steering wheel.
• Clicking or popping from the steering shaft.
• Excessive steering-wheel play.
• Steering response that feels delayed.
• Stiff or heavy steering.
• Steering that feels notchy.
• Binding at particular steering-wheel positions.
• Uneven steering effort.
• Steering wheel failing to move smoothly through its range.
• Metallic movement from the steering-column area.
• Corrosion visible on the joint.
• Noticeable free play in the universal joint.
• Steering feel changing unexpectedly.

• Smooth steering movement.
• Accurate steering response.
• Reduced free play.
• Consistent steering effort.
• Predictable steering feedback.
• Correct steering-shaft articulation.
• Safe mechanical connection between the steering wheel and steering rack.

Because this component forms part of the direct steering linkage, failure or severe deterioration can affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle.