Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column - Noise/Smoothness: Overview
STEERINGST001-00
March 17, 2000
TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING NOISE/SMOOTHNESS IMPROVEMENT
Models
'98-'LX 470
TSIB Update Notice:
The information contained in this TSIB updates STOO2-99 dated March 5, 1999.
Introduction
Production countermeasures have been implemented to reduce noise and improve smoothness of adjustment operations of the Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column Assembly.
Problem
Description
1. Power Tilt/Telescopic Smoothness of Operation.
a. Power Tilt/Telescopic Auto Return at engine start.
b. Auto Return and Auto Away with key placed in ignition cylinder without starting engine.
c. Power adjust - manual operation.
2. Squeak noise and/or Vibration (Groan) when operating the Power Telescopic Function.
3. Squeak noise and/or Vibration (Groan) when operating the Power Tilt Function.
Production Change Information
Warranty Information
Applicable Information
This repair is covered under the Lexus Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
Parts Information
Required Tools & Materials
^ Molybdenum disulfide lithium based grease.
(P/N 08887-02007 or Sta-Lube(R) - P/N SL3174)
^ Torque wrench with N.m or ft.lbf scale.
^ Torque wrench with kgf.cm or in.lbf scale.
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