2007 Camry (steering problem)

[comanche]

Do you guys know if there is a TSB for a steering problem specifically for 2007 Camry?
I can hear and feel a clunk, pop or knock type of noise when turning the steering wheel left or right while driving slowly or backing out of garage or parking.
I went to have it checked and fixed but they told me they could not duplicate the problem (which is non-sense). I told them that I experience this problem every day and now you tell me you can not replicate the problem...what a liar....
Please help...
Anyone experience the same problem?

[thoots]

Originally Posted by comanche

Do you guys know if there is a TSB for a steering problem specifically for 2007 Camry?
I can hear and feel a clunk, pop or knock type of noise when turning the steering wheel left or right while driving slowly or backing out of garage or parking.
I went to have it checked and fixed but they told me they could not duplicate the problem (which is non-sense). I told them that I experience this problem every day and now you tell me you can not replicate the problem...what a liar....
Please help...
Anyone experience the same problem?

Yes, search this forum for "steering noise" and you'll find a few threads. This is where they nailed it:

I've got a clunking feeling in my steering wheel.

In short:

There was a TSB for the previous generation.

There isn't a TSB for the 2007 model.

But, it's the same problem, with the same solution -- the "intermediate shaft" needs to be replaced in the steering column. The part apparently is a "new" part -- it's the "equivalent" of the previous-generation's part.

I just took mine in this past week, and they went ahead and ordered the new intermediate shaft -- it goes into the car on Monday.

My car "pulsed" most when I cranked it all the way to the right -- figure out where it really does it the most, and have them try try again with it cranked to the most offending side.

Hope this helps -- good luck!

[djmase]

I think there is one I will post it on the sticky