FRS/BRZ EPS Motor Coupler Replacement (Rattle Fix) - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Pointmutation · 05-01-2023, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by muskasim

I struggle to get the 14mm flanged bolt out as well. I found that loosening the brake pedal support assembly makes the 14mm flanged bolt out and back in pretty easy.
Remove the red bolts and just loosen the green nuts as below picture.

Quick note, the above didn't work for me. Mine was all connected to the clutch pedal assembly or whatever it's called. Is this an LHD vs RHD difference or just a manual vs auto difference, not sure as I only have experience with my own vehicle (2016 BRZ, manual, LHD).

Finally fixed and replaced the dampener and lo and behold, no more rattling!! The green part was destroyed to bits. That damn bolt though, I had to just wiggle the EPS unit and boom, the bolt came out easily. Of course I had already fought with the bolt for an hour wiggling the steering wheel (instead of the EPS unit itself) and playing with the brake pedal assembly. Finally realized what if I stick my hand up there and grab the unit itself and bam, it rotated and the bolt popped out. FML. Rattling gone!!

Another tip, wear work gloves. There are some sharp edges down there that I got sliced on.

Rican_D · 05-06-2023, 11:33 AM

This thing was thrashed. Was fortunate, mechanic helped me out with this. Did it without removing the gauge cluster.

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aceangel · 06-03-2023, 11:05 PM

Hi all, I did this today, and the rattling is gone but my steering wheel is misaligned a few degrees to the left. Can I remove the 14mm nuts, pull the steering wheel out, and recenter it again? I saw another video where a mechanic uses a computer to reprogram it to center, ugh.

aceangel · 06-04-2023, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aceangel

Hi all, I did this today, and the rattling is gone but my steering wheel is misaligned a few degrees to the left. Can I remove the 14mm nuts, pull the steering wheel out, and recenter it again? I saw another video where a mechanic uses a computer to reprogram it to center, ugh.

I fixed it. I only had to remove the trim to access the two front 14mm bolts. I pulled the steering wheel out and releveled it. I was using the factory marking as a guide, but it was incorrect. Luckily, the steering wheel only goes in a few certain ways, so it was easy to put it back in its normal position.

Here2rock · 07-06-2023, 09:03 PM

How many hours of labour is involved if getting it done through a Toyota Dealership? The repairs looks a bit complex to be honest.

Here2rock · 07-06-2023, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rican_D

This thing was thrashed. Was fortunate, mechanic helped me out with this. Did it without removing the gauge cluster.

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How? What was the total cost for the job?

Rican_D · 07-06-2023, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Here2rock

How? What was the total cost for the job?

He helped me, didn't charge me

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Here2rock · 07-06-2023, 09:07 PM

Are you able to give more details as to how he did it? How many hours were involved? Removing trims etc, seem very complex.

Here2rock · 07-10-2023, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rican_D

This thing was thrashed. Was fortunate, mechanic helped me out with this. Did it without removing the gauge cluster.

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Any guide on how to do without removing the cluster?

Rican_D · 07-10-2023, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Here2rock

Any guide on how to do without removing the cluster?

Honestly I don't remember, but it's possible

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Dboe · 05-28-2024, 10:16 PM

Does anyone have a before an after video of what this sounds like? I have a rattle, but doesnt seem like there is any video in here to compare to -- seems like the original video may have been removed

Ultramaroon · 05-30-2024, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dboe

Does anyone have a before an after video of what this sounds like? I have a rattle, but doesnt seem like there is any video in here to compare to -- seems like the original video may have been removed

Just reach down and feel the drive assembly from underneath while you jiggle the steering wheel. Will be obvious.

pym19109 · 06-17-2024, 02:10 AM

Does little inner star can be use the old one?
I ordered the wrong part number that only come with the rubber piece.

snk828 · 07-28-2024, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by El Barto

Hi everyone,

Today I successfully replaced the EPS coupler and the rattle is gone. So what of an ordeal for me but super happy!!!! However, when I test drove I noticed the steering feel had changed in two ways:
1. Slightly but noticeably heavier
2. Steering wheel no longer goes back to centre. Ie a very slight turn to the right will keep that angle and not come back to centre.

What could have possibly gone wrong, what can I check?

Many many thanks!!

I have the same problem, are you able to resolve it?

05-06-2023, 11:33 AM	#100
Rican_D Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: Asphalt FR-S Location: Orlando Posts: 629 Thanks: 151 Thanked 185 Times in 126 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This thing was thrashed. Was fortunate, mechanic helped me out with this. Did it without removing the gauge cluster. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk Last edited by Rican_D; 05-06-2023 at 04:18 PM.

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