2010 T27 - Rattling in Steering Column

[Northwichavensis]

Hello,

my steering column almost seems to slightly rattle through to the steering wheel at around 50mph+.
 

I’ve had two mechanics look and neither could find an issue causing this. 
 

Wondering if anyone else has encountered this?

 

Regards

 

[mrfixer]

11 minutes ago, Northwichavensis said:

Hello,

my steering column almost seems to slightly rattle through to the steering wheel at around 50mph+.
 

I’ve had two mechanics look and neither could find an issue causing this. 
 

Wondering if anyone else has encountered this?

 

Regards

 

Unfortunately it seems to be fairly common on Toyotas. Column rattle arises from slight play in the splined couplings in the column.  Pulling the coupling apart and applying a thick grease may help.

[Northwichavensis]

1 hour ago, mrfixer said:

Unfortunately it seems to be fairly common on Toyotas. Column rattle arises from slight play in the splined couplings in the column.  Pulling the coupling apart and applying a thick grease may help.

Sorry, stupid question, is the coupling the same as the u joint?

 

Do you happen to have any further info?

 

many thanks

[mrfixer]

On 8/10/2020 at 12:30 AM, Northwichavensis said:

Sorry, stupid question, is the coupling the same as the u joint?

 

Do you happen to have any further info?

 

many thanks

No the UJ's are different - although it is also possible for them to be worn on a high mileage car.

There is a splined coupling on the intermediate shaft (to allow the column to telescope on an impact). There is also a sliding spline at the top of the column to accommodate reach adjustment.