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Steering wheel rattle

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by socaloctacoma, Feb 17, 2022.

  1. Feb 17, 2022 at 7:10 PM
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    socaloctacoma

    socaloctacoma [OP] Active Member

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    I have a very aggressive steering wheel raddle when I drive 50mph+ or go downhill.

    I did some research and replaced the upper intermediate steering shaft thinking it would solve the problem, but it did not.

    The only other issue I can think of is the bottom steering shaft (u-joint) or the steering rack itself could be out.
    (Pic attached with some fluid on it)

    Please check out this video and give me your thoughts:

    https://youtube.com/shorts/bqMm82tzvPo?feature=share


    Here is a video of what the upper steering shaft looked like BEFORE I replaced it:

    https://youtube.com/shorts/sXoY9RPii-M?feature=share

    2008 V6 4.0
    2wd Pre-runner
    228k miles

    E39CBC4C-4C58-40CE-A6E9-B95536A6AC38.jpg
     
  2. Feb 18, 2022 at 1:54 AM
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    Regnar

    Regnar Well-Known Member

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    Have you rotated your tires to see if it went away?
     
  3. Feb 18, 2022 at 7:37 AM
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    nd4spdbh

    nd4spdbh Well-Known Member

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    yeah, thats a tire balance / rim issue for sure.
     

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