Thanks so much for this video. It was a hell of a job but it brings peace being able to drive bumpy roads without my steering wheel sounding like a bag of marbles. 😂

Took me 6 hours (3 of which was the final bolt), but I finally did it and the bushing was in fact the issue. I couldn't have done it without your video, I can't thank you enough, saved me from spending $1,500 like the dealership wanted.

Thank you so much for this video! I was having the rattling issue in my 2015 FRS and found out that this part might be the issue (and it was). Your video helped a lot when trying to see what parts were which, so thank you!

I’ve had this issue for 3 months now, and after scouring the web, I can only find webpages and forums, but no clear-cut videos to help me with doing this myself. You’ve done it! Thank you, thank you! This really helps me! Sorry that this turned out not be your issue, and I hope that you figure it out! From Guam 🇬🇺

Hi Pete. This helped me Immensely mate!! I definitely owe you a drink or some lunch next time I see you at a Qld 86BRZ club meet. Took me about 90 mins start to finish. FYI to anyone doing this, I found it easier to undo the brake pedal bracket to provide more space to remove & reinstall the 14mm long-shaft horizontal bolt. (The brake pedal had 4x 12mm nuts on the firewall, and 2x 12 bolts that are vertical up into the dashboard) Thanks to Peters video, I did NOT accidentally bend the mounting brackets like many other have done. Kudos Peter.

Thanks for this video Peter, i saw it on the FT86 forum, it was really helpful and your tips really made the proces much easier!

alot of extra stuff going on in the video but very helpful once i got the patience to sit down and watch it all, this job took me 3 hours to do in some very painful body positions

@peter - I’d love to send you some dosh as a thank you for this video, you saved me a LOT of money not having to ask a garage to do this - and your video made this incredibly approachable! Also had the nicest day working on my car with my dad, even if it did take about five hours because of that damn retaining bolt at the back!! Hahaha For the record, we worked awkwardly around the power steering motor without pulling the retaining bolt out fully - it was catching so much on the brake pedal top mounts and we didn’t want to risk pulling that whole pedal out. We managed to just about lift the EPS top off, cleared out the debris with a mirror and sticky tape to lift it all out, then replaced the top and just had a harder time doing up the rear bolt, less than a quarter turn at a time! On the plus side, despite wrenching that retaining bolt a lot in our efforts, we didn’t bend the clamp it sits in, and therefore reinstalling that part was surprisingly easy, with a little wiggling (which is easier with two people!) I managed to get it in and done up within 15 mins. Cheers Peter again for ‘giving me back’ my good old ‘86 which I can now drive with a smile on my face! I have never been so happy to see a road full of potholes in my life !! Hahaha You’re a legend mate Let me know if you have a PayPal I can wire you something towards a slab of beers! All the best Andrew

Holy, thanks for the video I’m definitely replacing my tie rods first after seeing your results!!! Vibration noise in my frs seems to be from steering wheel area however so I’ll be back here eventually.

Thanks heaps Peter! Other than the almost two hours spent trying to get the rounded off nuts connecting the column to the chassis off, the rest of the process took 20 minutes.

Love to have these videos. Hopefully won't need it any time soon but nice to have for that rainy day Cheers, Peter!

Very well done. I really appreciate the detail to a tedious job.

Peter. I really really want to thank you for posting this video. I've been trying to figure out this issue for 7 months. I almost didn't want to drive anymore because of all the noise hitting tiny reflectors in the road. I am very pleased to say... this was exactly my problem. I love driving my hachi-roku again. Thanks buddy!

Appreciate the video man! Had it all broken down in about a hour thanks to you waiting on my new part to come in to finish up!

Just finished doing this repair! It was a true pain in the ass since it was my first ever automotive mechanic work. But I fixed it!! Thanks so much! Now I’m going to sell it.

Thank you so much Peter. Excellent information!

Just finished this! thanks heaps for the video, clear and easy to follow. For those planning on doing it like VL said I removed the brake pedal which made it much easier. Also remove the clutch cables at the same time as the brake cables. Thanks again!

I groaned when it was not your issue… it was my issue, and your vid was very helpful. It looks like the toyota part is hard plastic with rubber cushion inside.. so when the rubber goes, at least you still have power steering. The all-rubber part I used as replacement will likely disable power steering if it ever disintegrates.

Finally 'finished' after 3 hours and 2 attempts. Pulled my steering column all the way out though, currently about to do a test drive to see how things go. Bushing was definitely busted on mine though

Just did this today. My rattle is finally gone. I would advise to just remove the driver seat. Laying down was so much better and didnt get the feeling of blood rushes to your head. Thanks for the video.

What was the actual issue with your car if it was not the EPS damper?

You're a hero

Peter, thank you for posting this. If you have a patreon or somewhere to donate, let me know. You saved me so much. Sorry that yours wasn't the issue, but once I got that damned 14m bolt out, i was able to check and found all the disintegrated rubber, and confirmed it was my issue. My symptons were sounding like bad suspension when on cobblestone, and anytime I would go above 83 mph, it would start to rattle and get worse as I sped up. I had two shops look at this and recommended new suspension all the way around because I am at 120k miles. THANK YOU AGAIN!

Gracias me fue de mucha utilidad tu video y me ahorre 2100 dólares en pieza y servicio en un dedalera autorizado Toyota

Excellent video! Hope you find the issue .

Thankyou guy for your support!

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I’ve got a 2014 gt86, and found a 2020 gt86 pro at a scrapyard. How difficult would it be to change the steering wheel and dials in my gt86 for the pros version, so I can have the digital screen and the controls on the steering wheel on my 2014 normal gt86? I really want steering wheel controls and the screen that shows oil temps and power bands etc.

Thnk for sharing sir

Thank you for this great video ! Did you have a look at your engine mounts ? I had a clunk on the driver side (passenger side here in France 😊) on big bumps and hard accelerations with traction loss. I changed my coilover top plates, tightened the swaybar, the exhaust too and I ended up changing my engine mounts for TRD ones and the issue disappeared. According to your clunk video, I would also check the steering rack bushings 😉 EDIT : Just read the comments and saw you found your issue 👍

The noise is coming from the upper steering column that it has an internal wear. The bush only making noise when you turning the steering wheel.

had the same problem... mechanic changed the eps coupler using the equivalent hyundai part... the damage to the part that came out was not apparent initially, but the middle portion had missing "teeth." the rattle had disappeared, and i hope it stays that way... btw, i dont know how he did it, but i did not see him take out the eps. he lowered the steering column, and loosened the eps bolts only far enough to make a gap to remove/ replace the coupler. to avoid any check engine lights after the procedure, DO NOT UNPLUG ANY ELECTRICALS

My Fr-s is making noises coming from the steering wheel and it’s really annoying I already took it to the mechanic and said they can’t find the problem. Y’all ever had the same problem?

Peter, great video. I think I have the same issue, so this is very helpful. Given the extent of 'dismantling' I am a little reluctant to give it a go myself, so just wondering if you are Brisbane based and would interested in doing a job on the side.

hi peter how much does the mechanic charge this job?

My 2013 FRS has been making this sound for 1.5 years. I'm going to finish watching and get whatever i need to fix it at home. Thank you! It will be my first mechanical fix. Mine only makes the sound at low speeds. 5-12mph. Based in US. Edit: I've just looked up this exact part and it say it doesn't fit my vehicle 🥲 what are my options? Should i still try it?

Ive got ABS /Traction lights after the replacement, wheel leans a little to the right now. A lot of posts say the abs needs to be replaced/clock spring possibly. Is it possible i just didnt place my wheel back in straight, and if i taie it off again later tonight i could tix the whole thing without going through the hundreds of dollars replacement for the sensors?

Im currently working on this fix on my frs and I managed to get to the motor and sure enough the bushing was destroyed, I’m so hyped!!! Will I be able to successfully put it back together is the real question🤔

Peter very detailed video! My Clunk sounds like it's coming from under the dash. It only happens going over RR tracks, speed bumps, dips, or severe rough roads. I also suspect something related EPS area. Is there anything else under the dash that could cause the under dash clunk?

I noticed you removed the steering wheel badge. How did you do that? I recently scratched mine and don't really want to put a sticker in on top. I would like to remove the badge before putting the sticker one on.

dear, is there any lights were on after you put things back? I read one of the comments saying "do not unplug cabbles!", the question if it is possible to do the job while all those wires are connected?

You dont have to take the whole steering out then align when putting it back right?

Does anyone know why my airbag light is on after getting the Job done? I connected everything back in place.

Just replaced that bush on my 86, was completely mushed

I wonder if this is what mine is dong? I have checked EVERYTHING and its all tight. new coilovers and tie rods end links etc... sounds like a metal clunk over uneven terrain in the center area of my frs.

Is there any extra unused wiring socket under the steering wheel? after i change the EPS bush, my ABS & VSC is light up. i dont know how the mechanic do it like that, i just saw under the steering wheel have extra socket wire is unplug.

I can't break the collumnt bolts loose. Almost stripping them, but gave up while I didnt. Any Ideas how to get them loose?

Use the Hyundai replacement is better than the OEM!!!

Peter do you know what the part number is?

Did you ever find out what was causing your noise since it wasn't the dampener?

Hey, did you ever figure out what was your issue?

I have a brz and when I go to buy this part it says it ideas not fit my car