2013 Steering column damper replacement

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  1. tposs001

    tposs001 Junior Member

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    Hey all,
    Have a bit if an issue trying to determine correct part.
    Summary:
    2013 Prius 3 persona edition 15 hubcap wheels.
    Steering damper noise
    Have already swapped power steering rack and pinion and intermediate shaft and assembly, checked to tighten those bolts to spec.

    Potential issue: I have it narrowed down to potentially the steering motor damper. Potential part number: 45254-28040
    The issue im seeing is that if I search for the part for my vehicle it says my part is for 2016+ prii but im seeing some people on youtube use that part on the gen 3s.
    Has anyone gone through this issue? I see many evay options for the damper but none say my model year as well. Is my year non replaceable? If so, im stuck with having to source a new complete motor assembly.
    Thanks in advance
     

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  2. MAX2

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    45254-28040 used in catalogs for Prius 2016 and above.
    Use this part in other vehicles at your own risk.