Help with this Bolt (1 Viewer)

[Irish Reiver]

Evening lads,

This afternoon after 28 miles on the trail I found this bolt in the driver's footwell.
I don't recognize it but have to assume it came somewhere around the steering column area. I have looked but can't find anything obvious.
It's a little longer than 1 inch and has a number 11 stamped on the head.
Appreciate the help.

 

[NeverFinis]

Yes, it is part of the steering column.

Don't drive your vehicle until it is replaced.

 

[Irish Reiver]

@NeverFinis thanks dude. I guess I need to search for the missing nut also

 

[ppc]

@NeverFinis thanks dude. I guess I need to search for the missing nut also

There are no nuts. The yokes are threaded so the bolt jams against the steering shaft.

 

[NeverFinis]

@NeverFinis thanks dude. I guess I need to search for the missing nut also

I don't think there is a separate nut. AFAIR, joint that clamps the steering shaft has threads.

 

[Irish Reiver]

Thanks guys, I found the place where the bolt came from. Definitely no nut lying around the footwell. The splines on the bolt are confusing (to me any way). I will get the bolt back in tomorrow morning when there is better light.

Thanks again for your help.

 

[CharlieS]

They use the same bolts on the universal at the steering box. The splines confuse me as well. It seems like Toyota does everything for a reason... Does anyone know or have a theory why they used these bolts with splines in these locations?

 

[OGBeno]

They use the same bolts on the universal at the steering box. The splines confuse me as well. It seems like Toyota does everything for a reason... Does anyone know or have a theory why they used these bolts with splines in these locations?

They are break-away bolts. They are meant to shear in case of an accident so the intermediate shaft doesn't become a spear into someone's throat!

 

[CharlieS]

They are break-away bolts. They are meant to shear in case of an accident do the intermediate shaft doesn't become a spear into someone's throat!

Thank you!!

 

[alia176]

You may need to re-align the holes with a screwdriver type thing before inserting the bolt into place!!

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Yes, it is part of the steering column.

Don't drive your vehicle until it is replaced.

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Oh s*** good call dude

 

[Irish Reiver]

Got the bolt back in this morning with relative ease. A more thorough inspection of the rest of the bolts showed that I was also missing both bolts from the relay rod clamps. I think the worst thing that can happen is my steering wheel straightening up...

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Got the bolt back in this morning with relative ease. A more thorough inspection of the rest of the bolts showed that I was also missing both bolts from the relay rod clamps. I think the worst thing that can happen is my steering wheel straightening up...

You are a lucky dude