2010 LEXUS RX350 STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT DIY

In this video I will show you how to replace steering column in your lexus rx350 2010-2012 years.Replacement part that need to be used has to be from 2013-2015 donor vehicles as its been modified by Lexus and doesnt have any issues.Estimated cost vary from 150-450$ DIY othervise 2500$+ at dealership
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[@cico3946]

Just got done replacing my 2013 rx350 steering column. Great advice in swapping the lock sensor. No issues, car starts and no more noises. Thanks again, saved $3000 !

[@qutaibawarraich325]

Thanks a lot for the Video and step by step instructions. I did the repair on my 2013 RX350 m. The only difference was that the air bags have three pins which you need to move with the screw driver. The other issue I fell into was removing the bottom bolt which hits into the brake pedal, for that I just remove the brake pedal 14mm bolt and slid it aside, made my life a lot easier!! Overall a good video! My main issue was column noise and stiff steering. I did not replace the whole column, just replaced the 10$ damper between the motor and gear. That did the trick! Steering is softer and no noise! Thanks a lot for the Video!!

[@sonnguyenan]

Can I have the website that you bought the damper from… and if you have the part number for the damper…please!

[@oneloveonebeing]

wait that fixed the noise?

[@mossalleymotors]

GREAT video, really helps! Just another tip how to avoid the no start condition after swapping is to simply swap over the steering lock modules. This module is paired to the vehicle so the ECU needs to see the original module on the network . Simply drill out the 2 shear bolts and remove BOTH lock modules. Install the original module on the new column with 2 new shear bolts, part # 45897-12020. Saves having to disassemble the columns!

[@rickspencer2078]

Exactly what I found out the hard way . Had to take everything back down

[@SnidelyWhiplach]

I have a 2010 RX350 and have had the steering column rattle for several years. After talking to a Lexus dealer and other repair shops, I saw your video and decided to make the repair. It took a while to find a 2015 column in my area and also finding a shop that would install this. ( It’s my wife’s car and gets used almost every day, so I wanted minimal down time and me being 70 I didn’t want to take on this project). We ended up using just the lower half as the wiring for the steering wheel controls were different. It all worked out great. No more rattling noise!! After looking and taking apart the old bottom half I think the noise was coming from the shaft at the power steering pump (the large round unit at the bottom of the column ) , as that was loose. I don’t believe it was the two motors that adjust the steering wheel (up-down and in-out) as I was told by the Lexus Dealer. Anyway, I want to say thanks for this video, as it was a huge help in repairing my Lexus!!

[@vladifilm9037]

You are welcome!

[@mfmf3713]

It's not necessary to change All that only small damper in the motor coupling need to be replaced and would be fine very cheap only 12 $

[@winstonlee4738]

Great video. Saved me $1000s to fix the clunking noise.

[@rikopingueate]

Thank you for this information . I was able to fix my RX350 2013 using this method but the only thing in my case was the DAMPER, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR SHAFT . Tip if that’s your issue you don’t need to take apart the wheel just the bottom section and bring down the whole thing to have access to to the damper , replace it and put everything back . Trust me is easier and faster .

[@JTJ081]

This is the repair I think I need to do(just the damper). Are you saying you don't have to take the steering wheel off completely or take the shaft out? Is it just removing all the plastic and stuff to be able to see the power steering motor and then replace the damper? Thanks.

[@mikevanderstar5562]

Nice Video! I just swapped my one out. Left the the steering unlocked on the one I pulled from my car. Swapped over the replacement used steering motor to my original column and reassembled. Works perfect. Thanks!

[@Huybadminton]

How much you pay for parts

[@Heizenberg.]

Great effort doing it your self and taking time to make video about it. Thanks from a clublexus follower.

[@abayyegemberdiyev8391]

I encountered a problem with the steering column locking after the two parts separated. This happened because the pin inside the main tube of the steering column popped out, preventing me from inserting either the old or new steering gear as the column was locked. I couldn't manually push the pin back in, and I couldn't remove the Actuator Locker either. Here's what I did: I connected the two parts together, but there was a gap due to the locker pin blocking them from fully connecting. Then, I plugged in all the clips, turned on the engine for 5 minutes, turned it off, and disconnected the accumulator wires. After that, I unplugged all the clips and removed the steering wheel column, only to find that the Actuator had become unlocked. It was a terrible feeling facing this issue, and I almost thought that if my last attempt didn't work, I would have to call for a tow. Thankfully, it worked out in the end.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Great demonstration of how you did this. But now I understand why the dealership or an independent mechanic would charge as much as they do to fix this😜

[@spikeman1005]

if you get a unlocked unit ..unlock steering column on your car and disconnect battery and swap the units

[@JJMcClosjr]

You just saved our family $4K!!!!!car drives perfectly now. The only issues I’m running in to after the install are my traction control light on dash won’t go out, and I have no control to turn it off. Also, when I try to turn on BSM, the dash lights us with “check BSM system”. Anyone else running in to this issue? What could it be? I’ve checked all connectors

[@martingrieme6715]

I had the same issue, did you ever find out how to fix the issues?

[@emadayyash9760]

GREAT JOB.... Thank you so much AAA

[@limsky8012]

Appreciate your work.

[@r.j.macready5620]

Thanks for the video. Just read your post on Club Lexus.

[@JR-tl8tg]

Vlad thanks for the video. I'm trying to find the issue with mine. I noticed when driving on uneven roads there's a knocking sound without turning the steering this happens the suspension all checked out ok could it be the steering rack? Many thanks

[@vladifilm9037]

possibly

[@miraio1]

Can someone tell me which part I need exactly? It's a RX350 2010 and if I search by the MPNs provided in comments I see prices of 1000+ Thanks in advance

[@TheSanathsahabandu]

Very good video, next time use a camera mount so that you can use both hands and it will look professional. Thanks.

[@PrinceSteering-nh9mj]

Am a steering engineer by profession I work and repair all kinds of steering pump and racks for all kinds of cars

[@corposchristy]

thank you Vlad! Спасибо

[@TheEzmortal]

Before you start do not lock the steering wheel, it will make life easier sliding the bottom part in.

[@TheEzmortal]

@Vladifilm Thank you ! Without your first repair it would cost $4000 at the dealer. It works great and my donor column was off a 2015 Rx.

[@blessingomoraka1389]

Thanks for the Video. My RX350 is Manufactured January 2013. I still have the rattling issue. Maybe my batch in 2013 has not been modified. What do you think?

[@jjvlvn]

Very good video👍 , do you think you can do this for my rx350 if I can get the part? Im in chicago, I’m not just confident in doing it myself, just let me know how much if you decide.

[@erwinf1965]

Nice video! How long did it take you in total to do this all?

[@vladifilm9037]

Thanks,it took me about 2 hrs to disassemble and 1hr to assemble back in.No rush,nice and slow 3hrs total,but if you will use this video as a manual you should be done in 1hr

[@venzwife]

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[@stephenwhite5444]

How can you tell if this is the issue versus just the plastic star shaped bushing that also fixes a steering column issue? Is there a way to tell which problem you have?

[@vladifilm9037]

@@stephenwhite5444 issue has been detected on columns 2010-2011 production years. 2012 fixed it so refer to your cars manufactured date

[@MARIANAVARRO-oc6tq]

Great Video!!!Where did you get used steering column and how did you know its a good one. If you plan to make more video like this one I would be glad to help you absolutely free. If you are in Chicago or vicinity.

[@vladifilm9037]

I was lucky to get one of the ebay for less then 300$

[@thinline8504]

I purchased a 2010 recently. well I sold my 05 for a 2010... I was better off with my 05 at this point.... I had this car for almost a year and its been back to the dealer at least 20 times...Currently it's been at the dealer for a week 😂... I told them the steering wheel is still making noises. Let just say I emailed and called a lot of people. The service manager who TROLLED me for months is no longer with the company.... Messed with the wrong guy. I just hope the new service manager can fix the issue!

[@Huybadminton]

How much they charge for it

[@chris103193]

feel free to comment if anyone has questions. The model # i received was a -21 steering column from a 2014 rx350.

[@osuola85]

Did the 2014 RX350 steering column work with the 2011 steering column?. I think if they work together, its better to get the later model since the error/fault is in 2010-2012 models.

[@chris103193]

@@osuola85 yes it did I'm about to drive it now, 2 years later. Stick to a low mileage used part. I bought a 2014 column and fit into a 2010

[@bangpras9476]

Thanks for tutorial

[@vladifilm9037]

happy to help

[@chris103193]

Hi thank you for this video. I bought the part and having trouble putting the two parts together. It feels like the steering lock isnt letting the two parts fit together (both parts of the steering column in the last step). did you run into this problem? im so close to finishing except it wont sit on the replacement part

[@chris103193]

I got it done but it took two days. I had to carve a notch in one of the steering lock grooves that took all night manually. Then i lowered the "old part" onto the "new part" and tried to align the locking tooth(main problem) with the carved groove i made. There seems to be space for a certain tool but i took the caveman approach.

[@chris103193]

another issue was putting the fixed steering column back on. It was heavy and hard to position. Aim to place the two 12mm main bolts on the steering column first, then the steering knuckle while holding up the weight of the steering column to avoid breaking the 12mm bolts, and finally the long bolt in the back with pressing the brake method.

[@vladifilm9037]

@@chris103193 so did you put everything back together?IS your steering column working well now?

[@chris103193]

@@vladifilm9037 works great thanks to your video

[@mariusskrabulis1201]

Hi I have used holding with my fingers inside the column cable tie to press metal switch while mounting both parts, and as soon as past mounting two parts removed cable tie and finish putting two parts together.takes a bit time but can be done😁

[@abayyegemberdiyev8391]

Влад, подскажите пожалуйста, после разора колнки не могу установить на деталь -донора из за блокиратора внутри старой колонки. Как вы это решили? Как вставить деталь в колонку, если там блокиратор не позволяет?

[@vladifilm9037]

Завести авто со старой колонкою для того что бы разблокировать её и снять клемму с аккумулятора.Так вы получите разблокированную колонку.

[@martingrieme6715]

I have had the same issue as JJMac below. -The only issues I’m running in to after the install are my traction control light on dash won’t go out, and I have no control to turn it off. Also, when I try to turn on BSM, the dash lights us with “check BSM system”. Anyone else running in to this issue? What could it be? I’ve checked all connectors Has anyone a solution for this problem. I have not found the cause, and have no good information to troubleshoot.

[@enzoperazic3253]

Hi, thank you for the video. I took my car to Lexus and they told me it’s steering column that needs to be replaced. My car shakes when I accelerate and press gas over 40mph. Did the same issue happened to you? I replaced tires, balanced them, did wheel alignment, changed tir rods etc. thanks

[@vladifilm9037]

My car was driving smoothly all the time,so cant refer

[@JuanCarlos-ph7lb]

Hi ! Very good video using one hand 😉👍🏽... I’m looking to do this ASAP, where are you located maybe you could do this for me ! Let me know

[@vladifilm9037]

Illinois Chicago

[@agungwibawaAR15]

Hi, thanks for the video. How long the replacement will last? As I know Lexus make a new replacement Steering column with new model number (45250-0E081) if you used previous steering column model number ( 45250-0E080 or 45250-48240) the issues will happens again one day. Is that correct?

[@vladifilm9037]

Thats why you have to find steering column with this part number45250-0E081 or or 45250-48241

[@agungwibawaAR15]

@@vladifilm9037 great thanks, you are the man!

[@mariusskrabulis1201]

Hi after replacing motor assembly part as per video now no power steering?cables connected do I require to do calibration because light is on check power steering.

[@richywest3747]

Hey! Were you able to get this fixed? If yes what did you do? Thank you

[@cico3946]

Thanks for the Great Video

[@studrok]

Are you sure about the lock and unlock thing? Where are these midules located ? Perhaps that was part of the swap? Just making sure im very nervous about doing this but it will save so much

[@vladifilm9037]

When you shut off your engine the steering column locks itself,so make sure the new part is locked or perform swap as shown in video Good luck

[@studrok]

Can you test if your engine starts before completely reinstalling everything?

[@vladifilm9037]

@@studrok You will have to connect all the plugs,as for steering column,air bags and steering wheel

[@spikeman1005]

hi i got a used unlocked one ...should i leave my old column unlocked also before i disassemble ? thanks

[@vladifilm9037]

try it,if its not gonna work follow this manual

[@jamessayre865]

My mechanic is saying that the part he is pulling up is a Toyota only part and is $2700… where are you finding this part for only a few hundred???

[@mariusskrabulis1201]

James check eBay second hand. Around 200-300.

[@emmaagbor9724]

Pls is there any where I can download a repair manual for lexus 2008 Rx350

[@vladifilm9037]

no sir there is none

[@apesintanks162]

Manufacturers work very hard to preven people to fix things. We need the right to repair law, not that i work on things a lot but its just not right when you don't have access to simple things and getting ripped of by 3rd party.

[@irfanbeig4800]

looks like my 2010 Rx450h with just 100k miles has the same problem. Shame on Lexus for not issuing recall!

[@84geno]

did you fixed your knocking? I have the same problem in rx450h 2010 byt im not sure i can fix my one like on this video

[@mikesum4094]

So would you say it’s best to find one already locked to skip the part at the end needing to swap the locked and unlocked column?

[@vladifilm9037]

It would be great

[@AlexEliades]

I am unsure but read some programming is required to replace the steering column so probably this also bypasses any reprogramming

[@kielsee5191]

Does anyone know if the 2014 RX350 has this issue?

[@vladifilm9037]

No it doesnt

[@Huanhbo]

My 2014 got it issue too

[@mohamedal-hebsi1708]

I got this issue on RX350 2014. Steering rattles at higher speeds. Dealer asked to replace column assembly and inremediate shaft. Total cost around 2,000$

[@firstphoton655]

I dont think that was your problem. I fix this before

[@vladifilm9037]

It was a problem and it went away.Car drives like brand new

[@LOL-cs1op]

how did you fix?

[@firstphoton655]

@@LOL-cs1op the issue is the steering motor. The damper is worn and needs yo be replaced. Take out the power steering motor and replace the worn out grommet. You welcome. I replaced this on other cars. Part is $5.

[@firstphoton655]

@@vladifilm9037 the noise your hearing is from the gears ⚙ ⚙ banging back and fourth from the power steering motor. The dampiner wore out. Replacement part is 5 bucks but its yhe labor of course. You can see the motor when u take out the shaft. But you didnt bother to check it 😄 27:48 look to your right if you would have open that up 3 screen youll find the worn out grommet in the gears. Thats were that noise comes from 100%

[@cmacsound]

@@firstphoton655 You said "if you would have open that up 3 screen you'll find the worn out grommet in the gears." Can you please elaborate on this? Is this the replacement dampener you're referring to? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKSzkKR6eNKrh5o And do you know this even exists in a 2010 Lexus RX 350 or was it added to later models? Thank you!

[@ladallah]

Anyone with 2017 rx 350 DIY? Dealer just quoted me $4,050 for this exact problem😢