schake00221

I bought a tC2 used a few months back and I love the car. I've always wanted one and I finally pulled the trigger and got one. It handles great and sounds amazing with the few minor upgrades I have added. Unfortunately I live in PA and the roads are horrible.
At low speeds over very bumpy roads I hear a clanking noise coming from what seems to be the steering column. I know the dealership I bought it from replaced the struts before I bought it and I don't think its the struts because the sound really seems like its
in the steering column. Has anyone else experienced this?

If so what was the issue and how do I fix it?

angelobvargas

I am having the same problem, did you know how to fix it? I need help please.

jon67

Seltzer

jon67 is probably right. I had a faint clunking in my steering and it was the intermediate steering column Not too expensive to replace at my local mechanic

Voidlyfe

hopefully this is the problem in my car I just got it and they thought it was the inner tie rod but guy said he had it checked and it was good so hopefully this is the problem it seems like its coming right from inside the shaft so it hopefully it

drh10282

I have a 2014 tC which had the same issue. After looking at the intermediate shaft i found that it wasn't my problem. Mine was caused by the damper bushing inside the electric motor mounted on the steering column. Its a little aggravating to get to but not an expensive thing to fix. Part was about $10. if anyone needs the part number its
45254-28040 Toyota.

MileHightC

Nice piece of info for future reference and troubleshooting...

drh10282

Thanks, Hope it helps for future reference

Matt_tc2

did you have to remove the motor to replace the bushing?

drh10282

yes…. The motor has to be removed in order to replace the dampener bushing.

drh10282

This is a pic with the motor removed.

NoelleKoci

I am having this same exact problem on my 2014 Scion TC. I have the part, I just wish there was more information on how to remove everything. I found one video online but the video starts after everything is taken apart and the guy explains how he did it. But I was hoping to find a video or even pictures step by step. I let this problem go for way too long and it is now to the point where I can’t even drive my car anymore.