Here's an unusual one.

[The-Acre]

When I hit small ruts etc, especially at very low speeds, I feel and hear a slight rattle through the steering wheel. If I turn the wheel rapidly both ways I can hear something.  It feels like there's slight play in a universal joint.  Has anyone heard of this before?

[skyway]

yeah I have... its a thing Phil 

 

[skyway]

might not be to bad a fix mind you Phil  

 

[The-Acre]

Wow, cleaver man, that's exactly it!  I'm surprised at only 70k though.  So I wonder if that's a part that's readily available.

[skyway]

I think it might be something like this...

https://www.amazon.com/INTERMEDIATE-STEERING-COLUMN-U-JOINT-2001-2006/dp/B07BN4K52P

[The-Acre]

5 hours ago, skyway said:

I think it might be something like this...

https://www.amazon.com/INTERMEDIATE-STEERING-COLUMN-U-JOINT-2001-2006/dp/B07BN4K52P

I've looked at that but when I click on buying options it draws a blank!  I wonder if someone out there can find the part number.

[steve2006]

It looks like it comes in 2 parts, “Shaft Assy Steering “ and “Yoke Sub Assy”

Based on a 2003 Toyota Celsior, the part numbers are 45260-50070 and 45206-50010 respectively, available on Amayama.

Just put the part numbers into their search and you will find them.

[skyway]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-GENUINE-45206-50020-YOKE-SUB-ASSY-STEERING-SLIDING-W-SHAFT-OEM-/352948369862