Price $850 for this job from Toyota, sprayed lube on the joint, didn't have to install the part but it's been a year now. By the looks of it, this is a fine car that can compete with a Toyota model three times more expensive.
Pros
A quality intermediate steering shaft, also known as a steering column. Its function is to connect the steering wheel to the car's steering mechanism, which makes it easier to turn the car's wheels.