2012-2018 Toyota Avalon & Camry: Intermediate Steering Shaft

An obnoxious clunk and rattle heard in the front end (and felt through the steering wheel) could very well be a faulty steering shaft. This video shows the complete replacement from start to finish, showcasing tools and specs needed to do the job, for 2012-2018 Toyota Avalon and Camry vehicles.
**NOTE** Secure the steering wheel from rotating prior to shaft removal to prevent the clock spring from unwinding.
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Chapters
Intro 0:00
Access 0:08
Removal 0:18
Installation 1:33
Shaft Indexing 2:33

[@jamesanderson8712]

Best video. Can't top this straight forward explanation.

[@stable45]

Excellent write up! Thanks.

[@kjhnsn7296]

Pretty common with Toyota apparently. I have a similar issue with my 2007 Rav4 in which there is some clunk in the steering column during operation. Seems to get better if lubed however.

[@jbmar-jx7uv]

good vid, good pics of the process, but i dont know how you line up and draw lines with new parts??

[@HaqueZakaria]

need this fixed on my 13 avalon hybrid. How much am I looking at parts+labor?

[@Tendertroll1]

Mine broke at around 60,000 miles on my Camry hybrid. Replaced with a new one but The knocking went away but it’s still kind of stiff

[@shenacarter7987]

Just found out I have to get this part replaced. Not looking forward to hill for this repair.

[@ogtommyjay2655]

I’ve seen others say that it could be an electrical option. Any advice on that?

[@richcombs4805]

if you do not have any warning on your instrument panel, it is most likely only this shaft. A Toyota dealer service manager told me this today. and he has said they've done a lot of them and they keep them in a drawer, they are done that often. I have a 2018 Camry LE with 70,000mi on it and the steering became stiff/resistive. He explained the replacement part from toyota was redesigned and should last.