Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Assembly

This steering shaft section is the hidden link between your steering wheel and the steering gear. It is needed to transfer your hand input into smooth, accurate front wheel direction changes while allowing slight movement between the cabin and engine bay.

How It Works ⚙️

Built with splines and a telescopic/slip design, it locks onto the upper and lower steering joints to deliver torque without delay. The slip function helps absorb vibration and supports safe collapse in a hard impact, protecting the driver.

Signs It’s Worn or Broken

If this part is damaged, you may feel steering play, clunking over bumps, stiffness, or uneven return-to-center. A severe failure can cause loss of steering control, which is dangerous and may lead to an MOT/inspection failure.

Why Replace It ✅

Replacing a worn steering shaft restores tight steering feel, reduces noise, and keeps your Toyota steering system safe and responsive. Ideal for fixing knocking, looseness, or binding in the steering column.