Power steering problem
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From: The Jet City
The steering still seems a little stiff for the first 10-15 minutes. Or maybe I’m just a little paranoid about it now. Made it fine on 150 mile trip today. See what it’s like in a couple weeks when we get back from vacation and it’s sat outside in the Michigan cold for 2 weeks. I did notice that the fluid level is a little higher then the full line. Maybe 20 cc.
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I didnot realize the symptoms initially. Went to Lexus for warranty work and they told me I need to change the power steering rack as it is leaking. Price was $1700
so I started to read the forum and realized that I had real difficulty turning the steering wheels at times.I just thought it is the tires or because it is so old. Went to local Toyota and changed it for $1450 .It is so easy turn the wheels now
so I started to read the forum and realized that I had real difficulty turning the steering wheels at times.I just thought it is the tires or because it is so old. Went to local Toyota and changed it for $1450 .It is so easy turn the wheels now
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Its critical to flush the p/s fluid as failure to w/ cause the flow control valves (in the rack) to stick resulting in loss of assist from the pump. Similar to flushing the brake fluid, as some ppl don't think about it....
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You are right there. I didn’t know much about cars. Most of my knowledge is from reading the posts here, I am at 117000. Hope to pass at least 200000 miles
from now on power steering and brake fluid and transmission fluid change every 2 years. I do have to change my spark plugs and may be the struts but that’s another story
from now on power steering and brake fluid and transmission fluid change every 2 years. I do have to change my spark plugs and may be the struts but that’s another story
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You are right there. I didn’t know much about cars. Most of my knowledge is from reading the posts here, I am at 117000. Hope to pass at least 200000 miles
from now on power steering and brake fluid and transmission fluid change every 2 years. I do have to change my spark plugs and may be the struts but that’s another story
from now on power steering and brake fluid and transmission fluid change every 2 years. I do have to change my spark plugs and may be the struts but that’s another story
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For steering fluid I just use a bulb to suck the fluid from the container and refill every year
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wrong! the rear ones are a #%$ even for a expert it would take them probably at least a couple hours to do the back ones., Ive seen it first hand.,
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Got the answer
So got the answer and the fix. The steering had spots in the turn that was very hard to turn, both ways. No fluid leaks. Turns out it was an “the steering column flex coupling, intermediate shaft”. Basically a shaft on the steering column that has a small u joint. The u joint was stiff when it got to a certain angle. Fixed at a local shop that is very good with steering and front end work. The part was only available from Lexus. Shaft $422, and $200 for labor.
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From: The Jet City
So got the answer and the fix. The steering had spots in the turn that was very hard to turn, both ways. No fluid leaks. Turns out it was an “the steering column flex coupling, intermediate shaft”. Basically a shaft on the steering column that has a small u joint. The u joint was stiff when it got to a certain angle. Fixed at a local shop that is very good with steering and front end work. The part was only available from Lexus. Shaft $422, and $200 for labor.
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So got the answer and the fix. The steering had spots in the turn that was very hard to turn, both ways. No fluid leaks. Turns out it was an “the steering column flex coupling, intermediate shaft”. Basically a shaft on the steering column that has a small u joint. The u joint was stiff when it got to a certain angle. Fixed at a local shop that is very good with steering and front end work. The part was only available from Lexus. Shaft $422, and $200 for labor.
Is the part that failed in this pic and if so can you tell us what parts?
I would like to know for myself and others that may go thru these same symptoms cuz didn't think of column issues and if labor only $200 could maybe be a diy job.
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