Canada - Steering - Steering Column Rattle Noise
BulletinL-TCI-2957
Issue Date
August 25, 2011
Title:
STEERING COLUMN RATTLE NOISE
Service Category
Steering
Section
Steering Column
Market
Canada
APPLICABILITY:
INTRODUCTION:
Some 2010 - 2011 model year RX350 vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the EPS (Electric Power Steering) Column when turning the steering wheel and/or when driving on rough surfaces. A new EPS steering column assembly is available to address this condition.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
This TSB applies to:
- All 2010 - 2011 TMK built RX350 vehicles.
- 2010 - 2011 TMMC built RX350 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Conduct a road test to confirm a noise from the EPS steering column.
Did the EPS column exhibit a rattle noise from the column when turning steering wheel and/or driving on rough surfaces?
YES - This TSB DOES apply.
Review the Steering System and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) PRECAUTION below, and then proceed to step 2 for EPS column assembly replacement.
For complete Steering System Precaution information, refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model year Repair Manual:
2010 / 2011 RX350: Steering - Steering Column - "Steering Column: Steering System Precaution"
2. Remove the EPS Steering Column Assembly.
For complete removal procedures, refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
2010 / 2011 RX350: Steering - Steering Column - "Steering Column: Steering Column Assembly: Removal"
3. Disassemble the EPS column assembly.
For complete EPS column disassembly procedures, refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
2010 / 2011 RX350: Steering - Steering Column - "Steering Column: Steering Column Assembly: Disassembly"
4. Assemble the NEW EPS column assembly.
For complete EPS column reassembly procedures, refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
2010 / 2011 RX350: Steering - Steering Column - "Steering Column: Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly"
5. Install the NEW EPS column assembly.
For complete EPS column installation procedures, refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
2010 / 2011 RX350: Steering - Steering Column - "Steering Column: Steering Column Assembly: Installation"
6. Perform Steering Lock ECU Registration Process.
Perform ECU communication ID registration to register recognition codes in ECUs (Procedure F).
For complete Key Registration procedures, refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
2010 / 2011 RX350: Engine Immobilizer System - Theft Deterrent / Keyless Entry - "Engine Immobilizer System: Registration"
7. Clear the rotation angle sensor calibration value, initialize the rotation angle sensor, and calibrate the torque sensor zero point.
For complete initialization procedures, refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
2010 / 2011 RX350: Steering - Power Assist Systems - "Power Assist Systems: Power Steering System: Calibration"
8. Verify SRS Warning Light Operation and that NO SRS system DTC(s) are present.
For complete SRS inspection procedures, refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
2010 / 2011 RX350: Vehicle Interior - Supplemental Restraint Systems - "Supplemental Restraint Systems: Airbag System: Diagnosis System"
9. After the repair is complete, road test the vehicle to confirm the EPS column rattle noise condition is NO longer present.
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available.
IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.