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Question about Intermediate Steering Shaft

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gkgabe, Apr 23, 2025.

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Apr 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM

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Hello, I recently bought my 22 Tacoma and when doing my first oil change and noticed my intermediate steering shaft looked pretty crusty and bad. Just wondering if you guys recommend I replace it or know why it would be so bad already at only 41K miles.

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First, clean it. Then inspect.
Bad? Like failing? Or bad like dirty?

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Apr 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM

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Looks like it has had a hard life.

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are you getting stiff steering like I am. I haven't looked at that price yet.

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