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Hi all - based on the treads I was reading on the clunking of the steering wheel both when going slow over bumps and when wiggling it, I replaced the intermediate shaft. The clunking didn't stop; however, two other things happened: the steering wheel is now crooked and the VSC is permanently on. Have any of you ran into this issue before and what have you done?

Some threads suggest:

Toyota requires that a Zero Point Calibration be performed whenever the alignment is changed (required when replacing the rack) or whenever certain chassis parts are replaced.

Would be interested to see how others have solved this.

Thank you.

Update: local garage managed to straighten the steering wheel and clear the VSC light; however, clunking is still an issue. The front end is solid, with no loose components. Technician still suspects intermediate shaft...

Transylvania wrote:Update: local garage managed to straighten the steering wheel and clear the VSC light; however, clunking is still an issue. The front end is solid, with no loose components. Technician still suspects intermediate shaft...

So even though you already replaced it, your mechanic says to change it again? My son's 2009 Vibe GT has had the rattle/clunking pretty much when he bought the car some SEVEN years ago. We just accept it as normal. Have had no other issues at all.

Well, he suggested to change the intermediate shaft before I told him I already have. He says he feels the rattle in that area.

I was thinking that maybe the GM part I purchased is not the updated part and am considering replacing with a Toyota shaft. Reading comments on this forum it is not clear if that would solve the issue or not.

Has anyone successfully replaced the intermediate shaft with the Toyota version and did thats solve the clunking?