M/T - Squeak/Grind When Releasing Clutch In Gear
L-SB-0059-11July 28, 2011
Abnormal Noise when Releasing Clutch in Gear (6 Speed
MTM)
Service Category
Drivetrain
Section
Clutch
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2006 - 2011 model year IS 250 and 2010 - 2011 model year IS 250C vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit a squeak or grinding noise from the transmission when releasing the clutch in gear. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
Warranty Information
Parts Information
Required Tools & Equipment
Repair Procedure
1. Test drive the vehicle and confirm there is a squeak or grinding noise from the transmission assembly when releasing the clutch in gear.
See attached video for an example of this noise:
If a squeak or grinding noise is present replace the clutch disc and transmission.
To correct this condition the transmission and clutch disc must be replaced together.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
^ 2006 IS 250:
Drivetrain - Clutch - "Clutch: Clutch Unit: Removal / Installation"
^ 2007 IS 250:
Drivetrain - Clutch - "Clutch: Clutch Unit: Removal / Installation"
^ 2008 IS 250:
Drivetrain - Clutch - "Clutch: Clutch Unit: Removal / Installation"
^ 2009 IS 250:
Drivetrain - Clutch - "Clutch: Clutch Unit: Removal / Installation"
^ 2010 IS 250:
Drivetrain - Clutch - "Clutch: Clutch Unit: Removal / Installation"
^ 2011 IS 250:
Drivetrain - Clutch - "Clutch: Clutch Unit: Removal / Installation"
^ 2010 IS 250C:
Drivetrain - Clutch - "Clutch: Clutch Unit: Removal / Installation"
^ 2011 IS 250C:
Drivetrain - Clutch - "Clutch: Clutch Unit: Removal / Installation"
2. Confirm the repair.