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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by abubin, May 3, 2022.

  1. abubin

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    This power steering damper seems to be a common thing that need to be replaced when the steering starts to make noises.

    However, I cannot find any video or guide on this for Gen 3 Prii.

    Anyone have a guide or video on how to get this replaced? Thanks!


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    #1 abubin, May 3, 2022
  2. bisco

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    never heard of it before, how many miles on your car?

    can you link one of the common threads?
     
    #2 bisco, May 3, 2022
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    When I search that part number on parts.toyota.com and then click What This Fits, I only see Gen 4 Prii listed, not Gen 3.
     
    #3 ChapmanF, May 3, 2022
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    Very strange indeed. I have seen in my Prius community in Malaysia and Thailand, this is a frequent issue that causes steering to have knocking sound. There are lots of users who also said they have changed theirs and workshops have done the work. Didn't occur to me that it is listed not a Prius gen3 part. Need to dig deeper.
     
    #4 abubin, May 9, 2022
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  5. bisco

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    perhaps n/a cars are built differently
     
    #5 bisco, May 9, 2022
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    Bisco. Did you ever installed the part? My 2015 is driving me crazy with that rattling. Please report on results.
     
    #6 ColonPrius, Apr 14, 2023
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    Just sorted my steering column rattle today. Had to get in there and tighten a couple of 12mm bolts under the steering wheel / pedals. Read up on this thread for details.
     
    #7 alltherightpills, Jun 13, 2023
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