L-SB-0041-14

August 19, 2014
L-SB-0041-14
Vehicle Equipped with KDSS Leans to the Right
Service
Category
Suspension
Section
Suspension Control System
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2010 – 2014
GX460
Plant Code(s): 5
WMI(s): JTJ
Introduction
Some 2010 – 2014 model year GX 460 (KDSS equipped) vehicles may exhibit a condition where
the vehicle is leaning to the right when being viewed from the rear. The following Repair Procedure
has been developed to improve this condition.
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN
shown below.
TRANSMISSION
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
A/T
JTJJM7FX#E5081189
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
430101
R & R Front LH Coil Spring
2.2
48131-60K20
45
99
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 occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
NEW
48131-60K20
48131-60F50
PART NAME
QTY
Spring Coil, FR
1
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Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
Coil Spring Compressor*
09727-30021-02
1
* Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
Repair Procedure
NOTE
Before starting the repair, ensure the vehicle’s suspension components have NOT been modified,
and that the vehicle is in the Original Equipment (OE) configuration.
1. Confirm the condition described in the Introduction.
NOTE
• Perform the inspection on a level surface.
• Make sure that the wheels are on the ground and facing straight ahead.
• Perform the inspection with the vehicle load completely on the suspension.
• Perform this step with the fuel tank full.
• Remove any parts installed in the vehicle which place any unbalanced load on the left or
right side of the vehicle.
When viewing the vehicle from the rear, is the vehicle leaning to the right?
• YES — Continue to step 2.
• NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
2. Measure the vehicle height difference from left to right.
Is the difference from left to right more than 20 mm (0.79 in)?
• YES — Continue to step 3.
• NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
3. Remove and replace the Front LH Coil Spring assy.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year
Repair Manual:
• 2010 / 2011 /2012 / 2013 / 2014 GX 460:
Suspension – Front Suspension – “Front Suspension: Front Lower Suspension
ARM: Removal”
• 2010 / 2011 /2012 / 2013 / 2014 GX 460:
Suspension – Front Suspension – “Front Suspension: Front Lower Suspension
ARM: Installation”
4. Confirm the levelness of the vehicle from left to right is less than 20 mm (0.79 in).
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