Genuine Toyota Power Steering Columns

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What is a Toyota Steering Column?

The Steering Column is the central structural spine of your vehicle's steering system. It's the enclosed shaft that connects the steering wheel directly to the steering rack or gearbox, transferring your input to the wheels.

More than just a shaft, it's a complex assembly that integrates several critical features for safety and comfort:

  • The Main Shaft: The core component that transmits rotational force.
  • Ignition Barrel & Switches: Houses the ignition, and often incorporates controls for indicators, wipers, and cruise control.
  • Safety Components: Includes a collapsible section designed to compress in a collision, reducing the risk of injury to the driver.
  • Intermediate Shafts: U-joints and couplings that connect the column to the rack, allowing for alignment and vibration dampening.

Signs You Need to Check Your Steering Column

A problem with the steering column can range from an annoyance to a serious safety concern. Be aware of these warning signs:

  • Excessive Play or Looseness: The steering wheel feels loose, moves up/down or in/out too easily, or doesn't hold its position.
  • Strange Noises: Clicking, grinding, clunking, or rattling sounds when turning the wheel or going over bumps, originating from behind the dashboard.
  • Difficulty Turning the Wheel: The steering feels stiff or binds, which could indicate a problem within the column bearings or shaft.
  • Ignition Switch Problems: Issues with turning the key, the key getting stuck, or the vehicle not starting can be related to the ignition mechanism within the column.
  • Airbag Warning Light: As the airbag clock spring is typically housed in the column, faults can trigger the SRS airbag warning light.

The steering column is a critical safety structure. A failure here can lead to a sudden loss of steering control or compromise the vehicle's safety systems in a collision. Genuine Toyota Steering Columns are engineered to meet strict safety standards, ensuring perfect integration with your airbag, ignition, and steering lock systems. They guarantee a precise fit, correct operation of all switches, and the reliable performance you expect. Aftermarket columns may not have the same safety certifications or fit correctly, risking your safety.

Our Extensive Genuine Toyota Steering Column Range

From the classic column shift to the latest multi-function units, we provide the exact genuine steering column part your Toyota requires.

  • Complete Model Coverage: We stock a wide array of Genuine Toyota Steering Columns and related parts, covering everything from older models with basic columns to the latest vehicles with complex, electronically adjusted units. If your Toyota uses one, we can source it.
  • Competitive Pricing on Complex Assemblies: We offer genuine Toyota quality at competitive prices for these essential assemblies, shipped across Australia.
  • Ready Supply for Peace of Mind: Our strong inventory and direct supply lines mean we can quickly provide the steering column and related part you need, minimizing your vehicle's downtime.

Steering column and related parts are highly specific to the model and year. If you don't see your exact part listed online, it doesn't mean we can't get it. Our team has deep access to Toyota's parts network. Contact us with your VIN for the most accurate part identification and sourcing.