Lexus LS400 - Steering Column Repair

I repaired a steering column on 1997 Lexus LS400. The column would not go down when I put in the key, or when I pushed down on the switch. All I would hear was a sound of a striped gear. Instead of paying Lexus the $600 for the part, I just repaired the gear myself. This is a very simple fix, and will take you only 20 - 30 minutes.

Tools needed:

8mm and 10mm socket and ratchet
Phillips head screw driver
some type of hook or hanger to pull the gear out
standard Zip-Tie to use as a spacer...or a water hose washer.

I hope you enjoy this video and it solves your problem with little cost and effort. If you want to thank me, please look at my photography http://www.JTpics.com and buy some beautiful pictures.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Lexus
• LS400
• repair
• steering
• column
• gear
• tilt

[Rare92Mustang]

WTF? How could someone die?

[Jihad4Beer]

Awesome fix. Dealer wanted $740 for new motor. Ha ha. I just did it in 20 minutes easy.

Thanks man!

[barkingpharmacist]

I was to have my 98 Lexus LS400 in the shop for the tilt not working. At 10:30PM the night before, I found this clip while looking for the cost of the part the Lexus mechanic had said would cost $400+ including labor. I asked my dad for the listed equipment (teeth cleaning hooks work great) and attacked my steering wheel. They were cracking up at their tightwad, nervy daughter. I was beating on their door at 11:00 though telling them it worked!!!! I used the zip tie. Thank you ssssssooooooo muc

[guruzini1971]

JUST SIMPLY FLIP THE BLUE GEAR OVER.....EZ AS THAT

[yukon1000]

I HAVE A 98LS SAME PROBLEM!! JUST FIXED IT WITH A TIE RAP!!!

[nomuscleasianman]

Thanks for this, I have the same problem in my sc400. I fucked it up today

[yukon1000]

i will try this!

[ravip292]

Is there a separate motor and gear for the in and out function because on my ls400 the up and down works but it wont go in and out. maybe i could try this on that gear?

[mjfmjf111]

Greay video. I actually used it today. I was attempting to change my speedo/tach panel but did not have clearance as my steering wheel could not be adjusted. I, instead of using a draw strap, used a washer, appx. 1/8 ich. It worked like a dream. I then proceeded to relace my speedo/tach panel as originally intended. Found it rather strange, my up/down steering wheel adjustment works now as well as the up/down- perhaps it was on a bind which was relieved after your quick fix. THANKS1111

[OptimistPrime777]

My steering column on my 94 ls400 has been broken for months.I accidentally came across your video. i used a water hose washer as suggested and its working great. thanks for the help. And wildernessdouchbag2 the only thing fake is that you must not have tried this . you fail kid...

[slipslide10]

@stroock6394 Yes you should telescope it out. I ran into issues removing the column, but once I telescoped it came off pretty easily,

[slipslide10]

@wildernesswandering2 I just did this and had the exact same problem.  It TOTALLY WORKED and saved me around $400.