Steering Shaft | Shaar’s Cars

Connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box or rack and pinion assembly.

The steering shaft transmits the driver’s input from the steering wheel to the steering gear box or rack and pinion assembly, allowing the vehicle’s wheels to turn in response to steering wheel movements.

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Typical part cost

$100–$300🔒

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Typical labor cost

$150–$300🔒

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Typically lasts

100,000–200,000 mi

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Or about

7.0–10.0 years

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DIY difficulty

6/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Steering Shaft is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Loose steering

Steering wheel play

Poor steering response

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Steering Shaft

No standard interval on file

Inspect Steering Shaft

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Repair Steering Shaft

No standard interval on file