blutoyz

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Did anyone ever find a source for the plastic gear?? My 92 has busted a couple of teeth but the motor is fine.

Thanks

Kohinoor

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there are a lot of gear/worm wheel companies out there. measure it and google the size. you should be able to find a source.

blutoyz

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Good thinking...Thanks

1JZPWRD

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My plastic tooth gear was missing a few teeth. I just placed a new thicker flat washer behind it to bring out the gear a little more, and now it works like a charm. If this is the same one you are talking about.

nlc

^^so you did this as a temp fix while you look for the right gear to fit?

1JZPWRD

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NO. I used this for over a year now. The motor only needs to use a couple of teeth to get the steering wheel to go up and down. The hardest part of the install was to remove the old grease and wedge out the old gear to install the correct size washer. Then reapply new grease, and see it works. There is an old write up on here with the report that you are having. If there are about 5-6 broken teeth, then I would just replace it, but NOT if they are scattered throughout the entire gear. JMO

If you look close the gear actually sits to far back for the plastic gear to make really good contact. All you need is about 1/8 thick washer or less to bring it out a little more, then make sure the center of the new washer clears the threads.

nlc

ok. thanks ill search for that write up...the day i bought my car i was messing with the tilt and i it worked fine till i heard this awful grinding sound now it only goes back n forth.

socal72

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I did the same thing as CL member 1992Lexus. Had a couple of teeth missing read CL member c_irie's DIY and no problems. I'ts been over a year and still going strong !!

blutoyz

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This is great, I didn't think of moving the gear out but it looks like it will work.

Thanks

1JZPWRD

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Yes it will..

Heres the link

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...ng-repair.html

I actually placed the washer behind the gear, it worked out better for me. You may have to try both and see.