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Photo of recall pump/steering-shaft

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by R-P, Jan 28, 2013.

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  1. dorunron

    dorunron Senior Member

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    Actually it has to do with the way the extension shaft is designed. See post #8 in this string for more information.

    Ron
     
    #21 dorunron, Feb 3, 2013
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    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    I haven't looked in the PDF until today, and this caught my eye:
    Toyota put this in bold red letters in two places in the PDF but I wonder if any dealer tech would bother with that "extra" step - most likely they would just use a big pry bar to force the cover open as shown in OP's picture. Sigh. :(
     
    #22 2009Prius, Feb 4, 2013
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    My 2005 had recall repair done today, N/C - invoice says, "Insp; shaft recessed; R&R Intermediate shaft" and parts listed, "WT3 and extension kit, steer" I presume more than just the bolt was replaced.
     
    #23 Blu_too, Feb 5, 2013
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    Clearly says removed & replaced intermediate shaft due to the shaft being recessed which is its defect.
     
    #24 edthefox5, Feb 5, 2013
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