2012-2018 Toyota Avalon & Camry Steering Shaft Repair

A bad steering shaft can make the whole front end feel loose. Often mistaken for bad struts, a worn steering shaft can produce and audible clunk or rattle in the front end that can often be felt through the steering wheel.

Job Details

Timeframe: approx 1 hr

Difficulty: moderate

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Steering Shaft

2012-2018 Toyota Avalon/Camry Steering Shaft (verify fit on Amazon)

Medium Strength Threadlocker

Permatex Blue Medium Strength Threadlocker

Paint Pen/Marker

Pry Bars

8, 12, 18, 24 in. pry bars

8 mil Gloves

Durable disposable latex gloves (8 mil).

Reversible Wrench Set

My favorite wrench set.

Makita High Torque Impact

Insane torque without the hose and compressor.

Makita 1/4 Impact and Drill

Work faster.

Socket Adapter Set

Drive sockets with your Impact driver.

Quick Jack

High quality fast raising jack.

Jack Stands

MasterJacks Decal

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