Play in steering column

[Donny Voodoo]

Chasing down an aggravating issue that is keeping me from loving my new to me GX.

I notice what can be best described as a looseness in the front end over sharp/rough pavement that translates to minor clunks/bobbles in the column. The truck tracks true and the wheel doesn’t shimmy at any speed (I’ve read up on the “steering flutter” TSB - this isn’t it).

I also feel this slight fore/aft movement (maybe 1/8”) when I come off the brakes after a semi-aggressive application to the pedal.

Anybody experience this?

 

[whododat]

Chasing down an aggravating issue that is keeping me from loving my new to me GX.

I notice what can be best described as a looseness in the front end over sharp/rough pavement that translates to minor clunks/bobbles in the column. The truck tracks true and the wheel doesn’t shimmy at any speed (I’ve read up on the “steering flutter” TSB - this isn’t it).

Anybody experience this?

I have the same exact thing. I will be following this closely. I just had the suspension upgraded in mine and had the shop give everything a once over. They said everything looked great. I only notice it when going over small bumps and only if I am turning at the same time. Weird. It was doing it before the suspension upgrade as well.

 

[Acrad]

I can't say I remember someone posting this specific issue (or it was just standard suspension wear components) and I try to look for 460 problems a lot in case I am affected someday. One would likely have to get in there in a jacked stance and start manipulating front suspension/steering components looking for the play.

FSM just says

 

[Donny Voodoo]

Compiling some links to read through that I’ve found while searching sister vehicles.

Toyota-4Runner.org

The Largest 4Runner Community in the World

www.toyota-4runner.org

Toyota-4Runner.org

The Largest 4Runner Community in the World

www.toyota-4runner.org

Toyota-4Runner.org

The Largest 4Runner Community in the World

www.toyota-4runner.org

Steering rack or column play or clunk?

Question to fellow 200 owners? do you find you have any play in your steering column? Try this. Can you shut your truck off, turn on the aux. power to unlock the column and shake your wheel back and forth? I had my wife do this and I'm getting play either in the lower u joint just above the...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[whododat]

Excellent, thank you!!

 

[rex in bama]

Chasing down an aggravating issue that is keeping me from loving my new to me GX.

I notice what can be best described as a looseness in the front end over sharp/rough pavement that translates to minor clunks/bobbles in the column. The truck tracks true and the wheel doesn’t shimmy at any speed (I’ve read up on the “steering flutter” TSB - this isn’t it).

I also feel this slight fore/aft movement (maybe 1/8”) when I come off the brakes after a semi-aggressive application to the pedal.

Anybody experience this?

I’m having the same issue. A slight clunky feel in the column. Seems like the culprit (based upon the helpful links) might be the intermediate shaft or sway bar bushings - when I dig in the fix I’ll report back, if you haven’t beforehand