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What fell out of my steering column?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ptwob311, Aug 30, 2015.

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  1. Aug 30, 2015 at 4:13 PM
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    Does anyone know what this is that fell out of my steering column


    and now my steering wheel just wiggles around and will not lock into a particular place.
     
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  2. Aug 30, 2015 at 4:53 PM
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    I kinda broke the steering column so it won't be warranty. It's further back in the assembly,
    Pretty sure it goes here... But not sure how
     
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  3. Aug 30, 2015 at 5:09 PM
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    That sounds like a good story.
     
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  4. Aug 30, 2015 at 5:11 PM
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    to protect the innocent.... lets just say i was going down a bumpy road in life... :/
     
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  5. Aug 30, 2015 at 8:08 PM
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    I am pretty sure that is the locking device for the telescoping feature. If you look at DoorDings second picture in the square labeled 45250 there it is right up on top. It appears to slide in from the bottom.

    Maybe this will help: This is a side view of the column, the top is the top side of the column and the right side is where the steering wheel would be. The lever arm partial is the tilt arm locking lever on the bottom with the spring attached. I'll see if I can find a better picture. This is from the service manual.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Aug 30, 2015 at 8:28 PM
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    Just updated a second image Above. I'm sure this is the device in question.
     
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  7. Aug 30, 2015 at 8:34 PM
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    I'm bored and need something to do.... :shrug:
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2015 at 10:27 PM
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    Now for the real story. This is my take, tell me if I am wrong.

    You blew your stack and was jerking on the steering wheel when something came loose ( the locking device pictured above ). You were like Oh Shit! Then here you are...

    Am I close? Be honest. And by the way we know you ain't innocent, you drive a Tacoma. :)
     
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  9. Aug 30, 2015 at 10:38 PM
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    Or what DD said... :)
     
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  10. Aug 30, 2015 at 10:43 PM
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    Ahhahhahahahaha
     
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  11. Aug 31, 2015 at 3:52 PM
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    Air freshener....
    Oh... hello there guys.
     
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  12. Aug 31, 2015 at 4:41 PM
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    Uh-Oh!
     
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  13. Aug 31, 2015 at 5:59 PM
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    I guess that the OP is out making up a BS story to tell the dealership how it just " Fell Out " on its own.

    :)
     
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  15. Aug 31, 2015 at 7:37 PM
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    Good Lord... keep it kosher...
     
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  16. Aug 31, 2015 at 7:39 PM
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    Like the White Spider of Tacoma World? I bet @RearViewMirror can bring his spider over to help out.
     
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  17. Aug 31, 2015 at 7:50 PM
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    I thought the point of freeing Willy was to.... nevermind. Let's just say Shamoo.... in the ocean.
     
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  18. Aug 31, 2015 at 8:02 PM
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    Wonder no more... I found the OP's home video of how it happened...

     
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    too bad that's a Chevrolet
     
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    Day Ruiner you!! Can't you just appreciate the humor and cuteness factor? Sheesh ;)
     
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