Canada - Steering - Steering Intermediate Shaft, Noise
BulletinTSB2090
Issue Date
July 28, 2005
Title
STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NOISE
Component
STEERING
Models
'03 ES300
INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may hear and feel a clunk, pop, or knock type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. A new intermediate shaft has been developed to address this concern.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2003 model year ES300 vehicles.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Prior to removing the steering intermediate shaft, make sure the steering wheel and front wheels remain stationary. Once the intermediate shaft is removed, do not allow the steering wheel to spin freely.
For information on replacing the steering intermediate shaft assembly, refer to ETAS: 2003 model year ES300 Repair Manual: Steering Column: Steering Column Assy: Overhaul.
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.