Steering rack

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by mathore, Mar 26, 2017.

  1. mathore

    mathore Junior Member

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    Hey all, I'm still enjoying my ride on new found love. I however have a problem and I'm looking for ideas to solve it.
    The steering rack to my prii is making a bit of noise while driving on uneven roads and I want to believe its worn out and need replacement.
    I'm sure Toyotas share parts a lot, anyone with an idea which Toyota wd share rack with a prii?

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    #1 mathore, Mar 26, 2017
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    unusual, but poor roads maybe? how many miles on her?
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 26, 2017
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    If it makes a loose clunking sound when you move it left and right, it's the intermediate shaft that went bad. That's about $500
     
    #3 JC91006, Mar 26, 2017
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    you want to believe? how about seeing an honest mechanic.
     
    #4 Former Member 68813, Mar 26, 2017
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