Loose Steering Column Fix Toyota Tacoma | Shake, Rattle, Slack - Weld Mod Instructions

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Does your Tacoma have play in the steering? do you hear clunking from your steering column? This is a known issue for many older Tacomas and in this video Josh shows you the fastest way to fix it.
You will need a welder but if you don't have one fear not, he explains a non-weld alternative as well (6:24).
Tools:
-Allen key set
-Socket Set
-Philips screwdriver
-Screwgun (optional)
-Pliers
-Tape
-Metal bar (thin)
-wire
-Marker
-Welder
-Grease
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@RynoTheMagnificent 2 года назад

Holy shit, what a difference! I have a stock 01’ 2WD and couldn’t detect much slop in the steering but it never felt stable. Just got home late from a punk show (“mildly” inebriated) with just enough liquid courage to give this tutorial a shot the night before going on a road trip. In in less than 1.5hrs my truck finally feels solid. You are a saint

@lowlowsandclothes9923 Год назад

You can also just crimp it down with a Vice and it won’t affect the safety of it

@JulianArcher 3 года назад

This was a life saver man, thank you! Zero steering play on my 312k mile truck! Also, I didn’t have to take off the lower portion of the dash like you did, I just took apart the two column covers.

@osmelhernandez7441 2 года назад

can you help me with that problem

@Cgtlfa 4 года назад

My steering feels heavy and solid now 👌🏼 just like a new truck! But I also replaced my rack bushings

@larrysauriol759 5 лет назад

As always, excellent video clearly showing all the steps for this repair.... your resourcefulness and clever approach (spring re-assembly) amazes me! My Tacoma doesn’t have tilt, but I watched anyway. Will have to check out the Harbor Freight welder; seems to work great for that occasional repair. Keep it up! LarryS

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 5 лет назад

Larry Sauriol thanks for watching and for the nice feedback!

@carlosaleman1 4 года назад

Awesome video!!

@JRESHOW Год назад

Just changed inner outer tie rods, steering rack, upper lower ball joints and stabilizer links.. it’s gotta be this. Dumb question, but that almost looks like you could reach the part you welded without taking it out at all! Like just go from under and reach the welder up there?? Or is there no access?

@mustang19ms 2 года назад

So much effort for making this video, thank you very much

@donsotto11 4 года назад

thank you great video!

@donkeyrider 3 года назад

Wow your truck is SUPER clean under the dash. I just purchased a 2002 and it was nasty dusty under the dash and I had to wash everything. Good Job.

@walkwithme2109 2 года назад

i am going to try this fix this weekend. thanks.

@blackwingnut16 2 года назад

Great video man, thank you.

@ktnwood21 4 года назад

The steering wheel set up looks similar to 95 series prado here in Australia. I have the same problem exactly as you described yours. Thanks for the video, this would help when I tackle mine soon.

@Moozikaka 4 года назад

Hi. Did it work ? I have a prado 95 2002 in Israel- same problem....

@gt2218 Год назад

Your video was such a help, man! Very informative and clear step by step explanations. Instant sub and many, many thanks brother! Much appreciated

@keltonstokes5055 3 года назад

I’ll give a sub for that. Straight forward, no extras. Well done.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 3 года назад

Thanks!

@gavinogutierrez2271 3 года назад

Good video thanks Now I tray to fix my truck

@JML1987 3 года назад

Would this play in the 2 pieces of the steering column apply to 4th gen Tacomas and 4Runners?

@gibfkn 3 года назад

Thanks for the video, this is awesome! Can you explain why you turn the key to ACC when you were putting the steering column back in? Thanks,

@AnonymousFab 3 года назад

Great video. I'm gonna do this soon to my Tacoma I hate that steering play

@alex-sanddevil5093 3 года назад

It’s annoying well driving especially if there’s wind. I might do this to mine

@jamesedwards1588 3 года назад

Thanks

@MF-rw3rb Год назад

I did a dumb thing and tried forcing the steering while the car was off and on the ground. I noticed some play afterward at the wheel, enough to where the u joints buckle and make a faint "thunk" at regular intervals. What do you think I damaged? The yellow plastic ball thing is my best guess, unless I bent the whole shaft.

@terebrate 4 года назад

I did this to my 04 Tacoma today. There was similar play in the shaft, as you show @5:47. Since the shaft is hexagonal, I put 3 small welds around it. That will likely defeat the collapse function in a bad wreck, but I wanted to see if that would actually fix the play in the wheel, and it did. Now that I know how to go in there and put everything back together, I could drop $250 on a new shaft and go that route, but I'm somewhat concerned that the same symptom may reappear. Thanks a lot for making this video. Where's your tip jar?

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 4 года назад

Just hit that subscribe button! 😉

@TuanTran-dq8ov 2 года назад

I have a 2011 Sienna. I can hear clunk sound when driving over a bump and there's slack or play in the upper steering column shaft. Toyota dealer sells the whole upper steering column assembly with all the electronics and it is very expensive. So, is it possible to replace just the inner steering shaft column including the U joints and the bearings all together and reusing all the electronics and outer casing? If yes, where can I buy the inner steering shaft replacement unit? Thanks.

@jlemus256 3 года назад

Any update on the question below... Does this also affect 4th gen 4runner 2003

@GotchaplumberGotchahvac Год назад

2001 Toyota Sequoia. ...sloppy steering like when I'm trying to turn(have to turn widely) or parallel park. Front right side feels bumpy when I drive(had a mechanic supposedly change wheel bearing, though wonder how skilled with pressing wheel bearing). Does this sound like issue u just addressed? Thank u.

@INTERNA9 2 года назад

Thanx

@abdalqadr1 3 года назад

Greetings for you from Iraq

@RowdyNolen 5 лет назад

Do you have a shop? I seen your video changing the saturn Ion2 Ac compresseser and I already have the new compressed but would like to hire someone to do it, I’m located On Oahu,Hawaii

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 5 лет назад

Hey sorry we're on the Big Island!

@rafavalencia2866 2 года назад

I have a 2003 Tacoma, no tilt steering. Great video!! What year is your Tacoma ? I just bought a tilt steering unit and want to install. I assume they are all the same. Just concerned with the blinkers and electronics since it replacing the one it came with ….

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 2 года назад

Never done that myself, but I believe in you!

@edwinortiz6955 2 года назад

Is there some type of seal that can go there

@jeremyertel3409 2 года назад

I was a bit concerned when you didn't grunt when tightening that lower bolt. LOL If It's grunt tight means its good and tight.

@yoyothepitbull6124 4 года назад

I have a tundra 2005 4.7L . Men wanders all over the highway... steering wheel feels loose. Any ideas? I know their different year but may have the same problem. Thanks!

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 4 года назад

Just a guess I would say ball joints or tie rods? You can check out our video on diagnosing basic suspension problems too. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LS3CcuFGGKk.html

@kathrynbaker4734 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for efficiency when getting to what we clicked on the video for. You explain things well without wasting time. I especially love your actual examples of what this looks like/ sounds like! I don't have to guess if we are talking about the same thing. And the way i can skip chapters and edits are well done. Thank you. No more hours of watching videos with mind numbing messed up audio and never getting to the point or yammering on about stuff that i don't need to know. Thank you! thank you! thank you! I'll always check your videos first when im working on my car. Saves me a headache and hours of time. Best I've ever found. You rock. P.s. i have a 06 Honda pilot things are starting to go, if its ever an option i would love videos of anything about it. Honda information can be limited at best.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 10 месяцев назад

You’re welcome!

@yessahblesssah5516 4 года назад

I have a 2015 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 4wheel drive. I’m having a problem while turning my steering wheel to the left/right fully also driving off-road my steering wheel would Randle A lot. and it makes a clunking popping sound underneath my truck. I checked all my ball joints and tie rod they all looked tight. Do you think it could be this? Steering shaft?

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 4 года назад

Possible! Feel that steering joint under the dash as you turn the wheel and see if you feel the clunk

@jkulysses 4 года назад

It's a much easier fix for yours being a 2nd gen. Search zip tie mod 2nd gen Tacoma. On the 2nd gen the play happens in the u joint itself & can be fixed with a few zip ties. Toyota did come out with a upgraded part that's about $500 installed. I think the part alone was around $200

@osvaldocastro8241 Год назад

Hello I have a 2003 toyota tacoma prerunner and my sterling wheel vibrates after 50 miles. I put new tires and still vibrates what can I do so fix it

@kevinpilotte8738 4 года назад

I’ve investigated enough vehicle accidents to see how a collapsible steering column was beneficial to the driver’s safety during a collision. Adding a tack weld or installing steel pins will compromise the integrity of the column shaft. Having a steering shaft pierce a human body during an accident is not a pretty site. DON’T make ANY modifications to a collapsible steering column that could affect it’s designed operation.

@zdenekzdarsky7845 Год назад

thats your problem i like this modifi

@nabassu 5 лет назад

To avoid killing the driver, you just have to heat this with heatgun witch will melt those teflon joints and stick them again

@codyw1861 4 года назад

Do you know any videos showing how to do this?

@osmelhernandez7441 2 года назад

can you help me with that problem

@chrisc5028 2 года назад

What do those springs do?

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 2 года назад

Add bounce!

@williammcdermott7120 4 года назад

If the steering wheel is not straight after this would it be bad to align the wheels to compensate? Or would it add extra stress to joint or steering components?

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 4 года назад

I assume you are speaking about the tie rods? Yes, you should get wheels aligned to the steering wheel with a professional alignment after this.

@pvkjhilk8323 4 года назад

using a driver or drill on plastic is a great way to break the trim

@nightmusic1one27 3 года назад

It was actually a 1/4 impact...and no ones got time to fool around all day with hand tools...it’s a Toyota...not a Ferrari

@155stw 3 года назад

why not just epoxy it? in a collision the epoxy will break. A tack weld is pretty strong, stronger than epoxy at least

@mikeypotts4732 2 года назад

Did you ever try that? I'm thinking 4 jb weld spots the size of those tack welds will do since it's not like your supporting a heavy load or anything.

@poophead123758 7 месяцев назад

I was thinking the samething a heavy duty adhesive just enough to hold together but still allowing the shaft to collapse

@osmelhernandez7441 2 года назад

Hello i need help

@osmelhernandez7441 2 года назад

Hello

@DocFeelGood4 Год назад

Without testing, I wouldn’t assume, “the tacs will just break”. Weren’t people just shoving zip ties in this gap a few years ago?

@thetdiguy1178 3 года назад

doesn’t work on 95.5 hopefully this helps someone before they rip the dash apart

@thatdude4000 4 года назад

Mine is wore on my 2004 Tacoma. It has a bunch of up and down movement and causing it to bind a tad when I turn left only. A replacement from Toyota is only 220$. For that price I would just replace it. Only downfall is it will happen again eventually!

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 4 года назад

Yeah it is an unfortunate design flaw, but look online, some guys depending on year have found that sliding the intermediate shaft father up or down before tightening helps the longevity

@JRESHOW Год назад

You ever go through with it? Did it fix? I’d rather replace then weld… and for 220 that ain’t bad. Is this considered the intermediate steering shaft?

@3rdgenbestgen21 3 года назад

this didn’t work for me, i think the u join that connect then by the floor is worn, i have clunking at high speeds from time to time

@xxvodanhxx 2 года назад

I have the clunking at high speeds so I can tell the steering wheel column is hitting the side. I'm attempting to replace the rack and pinion now, supposedly it has gotten so worn that it adds too much play and has moved the column to hit the sides.

@moccicake5866 2 года назад

If the shaft is welded, it means the telescopic steer can no longer be adjusted, right?

@osmelhernandez7441 2 года назад

I need someone to help me with that I live in Maryland

@ramireznico 5 лет назад

Excelente video but you don’t show the before and after of steering wheel play, and I want to know what is inside of that colapse steering shaft to figure how to fix and let the colapse shaft piece working as original. Thanks for share that information. Same issue on Toyota Prado j95,j120and j150 series.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 5 лет назад

I wasn't aware that this issue existed elsewhere! Have you seen this issue with these other vehicles?

@ramireznico 5 лет назад

Budget Mechanic Hawaii Yes is a common issue on Toyota steering intermedia colapse shaft. But in all videos I see they weld as you did,and no body disassemble the colapse shaft to fix the nylon bushing that is inside of the two parts, that bushing works for cushion and absorb the hit of steering rack on bad roads, and what I experience is that when you weld the colapse shaft it still stiffer and you feel very hard the hits on steering wheel on bad roads.

@BlakeGibbons 3 года назад

This goes against everything I’ve been taught about how to avoid airbags deploying

@tacomas9602 2 года назад

Feels like I'm working next to a live grenade through the video LOL

@nabassu 5 лет назад

Did You just welded the colapsible shaft, turning the column into a spear ponching thru your chest during crash?!

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 5 лет назад

Lots of research on this topic and many guys smarter than me think little tacks would break in case of crash. However, if you feel it’s not worth the risk, please do not go for this option!

@slowgoat6089 4 года назад

nabassu - LOL idk why this was so funny

@EvendimataE 4 года назад

id rather keep the collapsing safety feature and just bear with the play

@johnhalchishick7094 Год назад

That's what I was doing,only now the steering wheel free spins after hitting a good bump.I can even pull on the steering wheel.moves maybe a inch or two and no steering at all.I can kind wobble the wheel pushing on it. Will put it back in place.So looks like I will have to deal with it after all.I didn't want to mess with it because of the air bag.

@JRESHOW Год назад

@@johnhalchishick7094 I’m in the same boat, mine ain’t as bad as you describe but it’s getting there. You gonna weld it or replace it?

@snipergxs9852 Год назад

I hope you reply to my comment I had weird knocking sound coming inside the dashboard right under the steering wheel whenever i would drive on a bumpy road or humps ... i changed my tires bcz it was worn out and after doing so, the sound got worse ... i went to few mechanics and they couldn't figure out what was the issue ... can you suggest what could be the problem

@mikearend997 Год назад

I'm assuming you have tilt steering. On my truck it was the nylon tilt balls that were worn allowing the steering wheel to make noise going over bumps with play at the wheel as well. You can buy the whole part from Toyota (expensive) or cut a shim from a plastic oil bottle and put it between the two halves of the tilt ball. There is a RU-vid video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xsOptgpfshg.html on line on how to do this. Pull out your shaft as described in this video and then perform both fixes. Much cheaper, but some elbow grease is involved.

@abdalqadr1 3 года назад

Greetings for you from Iraq