Tilt/Telescopic Steering Noise/Smoothness Improvements: Overview
STEERINGST003-00
Title:
TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING NOISE/
SMOOTHNESS IMPROVEMENT
Model:
'99-00 LS 400
May 19, 2000
TSB Update Notice:
The information contained in this TSIB updates STOO3-99 dated October 1, 1999.
Introduction
Production countermeasures have been implemented to reduce noise and improve smoothness.of operation 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.
1999-2000 LS 400 vehicles starting with the following VINs:
Production Change Information
Parts Information
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty *:
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.
Required Tools & Materials
^ Molybdenum disulfide lithium based grease (P/N 08887-02007, Sta-Lube(R) P/N SL3174 or equivalent)
^ Torque wrench with N.m or ft.lbf scale.
^ Torque wrench with N.m or in.lbf scale.