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Loose steering

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bra, Jun 7, 2022.

  1. Jun 7, 2022 at 11:01 PM
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    bra

    bra [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello,

    There's a gap on my steering when I make turns, especially when I park or I turn at slow speed. My tacoma has 60 000 miles on it and I'd like to order the parts for that, I 'll try to see it tomorrow but don't know how to diagnose. What are the main reasons for that at that mileage?

    I'm still surprised because it has low mileage, but I did a lot of off road before.

    Thanks guys
     
  2. Jun 7, 2022 at 11:08 PM
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    Inner and outer tie rod ends and steering rack bushings.
     
  3. Jun 8, 2022 at 12:06 PM
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    Could be your mid upper steering shaft
     
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  4. Jun 8, 2022 at 12:10 PM
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    steveo27

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Inner tie rods. Tie rod ends. Rack bushings. Intermediate shaft.
     
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  5. Jun 9, 2022 at 10:56 PM
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    I believe Toyota calls that the No.2 intermediate steering shaft. Part # 4522004010
    See if searching for that helps.

    Don’t get it confused with the lower shaft.

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  7. Jun 10, 2022 at 12:10 AM
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    Thanks for that
     
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