Is there a how to on this or guide? Need to do mine because I can not stand the vibrations anymore and they seem to be getting more violent. Buying the Dorman unit to replace the OEM one.

 

Subd, just bought that unit as well

 

Yours making some nasty vibrations under moderate to heavy braking to?

 

A little, mainly a lot of rattling/vibration on rocky roads, but I don't do much heavy braking. Just had my car re-aligned, everything balanced, and all of my front suspension/bushings checked out and they're good so I'm guessing it has to the steering column.

 

Does it make a clunking noise when going over bumps?

 

^ this. Could be your sway bar end links

 

Yup, my column does.

Get to freeway speeds and apply the brakes aggressively. See if your steering wheel is vibrating. Sounds like its coming from the secret pocket area

 

Mine only vibrate when braking after driving on a hot day or after driving it hard for a while (hasn't even done it at autocross though), when I had an alignment I was told some parts needed to be replaced so I'm assuming it's those. Since more than half the time the shaking doesn't happen when braking I'm assuming it isn't the rotors.

I've got an 09 and when the problem was first present it was on stock FE1 suspension, since I've put on Koni's, PRP Hardcore rear swaybar and YYS v.3 springs, so being lowered isn't as much of an issue as it being a bad design.

 

Bump on this.

Anyone? How to?

Does the steering wheel need to come off?

 

sub'd, need to replace mine here soon too.

 

Lol. I want to do this ASAP. Im driving to Ohio from FL in 5 weeks and want to replace this thing before. Im getting nervous driving it.

 

Can anyone let me know which part number I need to purchase?

 

 

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Is this your video? How to on replacing it or sum it up? Dont wanna run in blind.

 

dont be scared it isnt NSWF

it is the reason you are hearing noise,.

that part number at rock auto isnt going to fix it

 

My whole steering wheel vibrates though.
Why wouldnt replacing the column fix it?

 

watch the vid and see what you think

 

well, the video tells you which part is at fault, but not whether or not the thing is rebuildable or the problem fixable. Can you get a new plastic gear and replace that?

 

no, but the steering column shaft with the u joint isnt going to help you. you need the whole thing

 

Right. And it says that he replaced the steering column.
Which part does need to be replaced? Mine isnt simply making noise, the entire steering wheels shakes on uneven surfaces and under moder braking. Brakes and rotors are new and good, ball joints are fine, bearing check out, and tie rods are fine.

 

its the part the motor goes into

 

I made a video I am going to post up. I had thought it was the shaft because there are a large amount of metal sounding clunks down there. I tried to replicate the plastic noises on my steering wheel like in the video and can't. I am beginning to suspect its actually my rack that is bad.

 

Videos.
#1.) Going over the column and shaft wiggling it to hear the noises



#2.) Driving it and braking moderately to hear the clunking. Fast forward to 3/4 thru.

 

Any update on your issues and what parts you needed to replace? I also have the rattle sound as well as what feels like a front end wandering issue under WOT, especially in a corner. Doesn't feel like torque steer either... I've already put Powell CAB's in and front/rear trans mounts.

I'm about to order the steering column and intermediate shaft to try and fix all this... drives me crazy! I've talked a lot with John Powell about the wondering issue and everything leads to something in the steering.