This part basically connects your steering wheel to the steering rack. It’s a section of the steering column, if you will. It takes the turning motion you make with the wheel and passes it further down the line to actually turn the wheels. There are usually multiple sections of these shafts, and this one is just a middle piece in the whole system. Think of it like a link in a chain. The steering wheel turns one part, this intermediate shaft turns the next, and eventually that movement gets to the part that physically steers the car. It’s not doing the steering itself, it's transmitting the signal from your hands to the wheels. It works with U – joints and sometimes a rag joint to allow for some flexibility and absorb vibrations. If this thing goes bad, you’ll notice it. It’ll feel like there’s play in the steering, maybe some looseness or a clunking noise when you turn the wheel. It won't be a smooth, solid feel. More seriously, a failing intermediate shaft can cause delayed steering response or even complete loss of steering control, which is obviously dangerous. It acts like a shield, protecting the rest of the steering system from some of the impact and vibrations of the road, so when it fails, that stress gets passed along. You can sometimes find these at a place like Fixparts Online, but it’s definitely something to get checked out and replaced by a professional if you suspect an issue. Built to endure: Intermediate Steering Shaft (MPN 8D0820269B) comes with a 12-month warranty!

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