Had a big scare after loss of steering in my 1997 Outback with 600 hrs. The Teleflex clamp box located at the aft end of the steering cable became worn out and popped off the metal ball. Suggest removing the 4 bolts on the clamp box that is about the size of a deck of cards and inspect for wear. A new one is easy to replace and about $70 at www.skidim.com