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2010 axle - transaxle noise (video)

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by priusvid, Aug 4, 2022.

  1. priusvid

    priusvid Junior Member

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    Im wondering if anyone has had this issue or done this repair? please offer advice on what job / parts im looking at

    thank you very much

    2010 prius x-taxi w 600,000 km

     
  2. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    You're turning back and forth and also lifting up and down and pulling in and out you could have a lot of slopp in the ball joint. Wheel bearing tie rod
     
  3. KamiKKazi

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    Depends how much you want to replace but most likely most of the steering and suspension is worn out.

    I replaced everything but my CV axles at 223000 miles. That included struts and shocks, lower ball joints, lower control arms, inner and outer tie rods, sway bar end links, sway bar bushings and wheel bearings. Depending on how mechanically inclined you are you can replace all of those and the car will drive like new after an alignment and resetting the steering sensor. The hardest part is lower control arms. I wouldn’t do all this if the car isn’t mechanically sound tho, meaning make sure the engine and battery are still good before replacing the steering and suspension.