L-SB-0084-13

L-SB-0084-13
October 25, 2013
Rubbing Noise from Steering Shaft/Column Area
Service
Category
Steering
Section
Steering Gear/Linkage
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2011 – 2013
LS460
Drive Type(s): 4WD
VDS(s): CL1EF, CL5EF, DL1EF, DL5EF, GL1EF,
GL5EF
Introduction
Some 2011 – 2013 model year LS 460 AWD vehicles may exhibit a rubbing noise when turning the
steering wheel left or right. A new intermediate shaft (extension) has been developed to address this
condition. Use the following repair procedure to remove and replace the Steering Intermediate Shaft
No. 2 and Steering Intermediate Shaft (extension).
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown
below.
MODEL
PLANT
DRIVETRAIN
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
LS 460
Tahara
AWD
JTHGL5EF#D5050542
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
ST1305
R & R Steering Intermediate Shaft No. 2 and
Steering Intermediate Shaft (Extension)
1.5
45297-50030
91
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.
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Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
45260-50101
Steering Intermediate Shaft No. 2
1
45297-50040
Steering Intermediate Shaft (Extension)
1
PREVIOUS
NEW
45260-50100
45297-50030
Repair Procedure
Removal
HINT
For additional details on the following Removal steps, please refer to the appropriate Repair
Manual section(s).
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2011 / 2012 / 2013 LS 460:
Steering – Steering Column – “Steering Column: Steering Column Assembly
(w/o VGRS): Components”
• 2011 / 2012 / 2013 LS 460:
Steering – Steering Column – “Steering Column: Steering Column Assembly
(w/o VGRS): Removal”
1. Ensure the wheels are straight and the steering wheel is centered before removing the steering
intermediate shaft by installing a steering wheel holder. Once the intermediate shaft is removed,
do NOT allow the steering wheel to spin freely.
2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) battery terminal.
CAUTION
Wait at LEAST 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (–) battery terminal
to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
3. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
4. Remove the instrument side panel LH.
5. Remove the No. 1 instrument cluster moulding.
6. Remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH.
7. Remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
Removal (Continued)
8. Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
9. Remove the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
10. Remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.
11. Remove the Steering Intermediate Shaft No. 2 Assembly.
A. Put matchmarks on the Steering Intermediate
Shaft No. 2 and steering column.
Figure 1.
1
1
Matchmarks
B. Remove the bolt.
C. Put matchmarks on the Steering Intermediate
Shaft No. 2 and steering link.
Figure 2.
1
1
Matchmarks
D. Remove the bolt.
E. Remove the clamp and the Steering Intermediate Shaft No. 2.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
Removal (Continued)
12. Remove the Steering Intermediate Shaft (extension).
A. Put matchmarks on the Steering Intermediate
Shaft (extension) and power steering link.
Figure 3.
B. Remove the bolt and Steering Intermediate Shaft (extension).
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
Removal (Continued)
13. Place the corresponding matchmarks on the NEW Steering Intermediate Shaft No. 2 and
Steering Intermediate Shaft (extension). (Refer to Figure 4.)
A. Place the NEW Steering Intermediate Shaft No. 2 next to the original Steering Intermediate
Shaft No. 2 (removed in the previous step).
B. Transfer those matchmarks to the same locations on the NEW Steering Intermediate
Shaft No. 2.
C. Complete the same procedure on the Steering Intermediate Shaft (extension).
Figure 4.
3
3
1
4
3 5 (3 6 0 , 2 6 )
3
3
3 5 (3 6 0 , 2 6 )
5
2
6
1
Original Steering Intermediate Shaft No. 2
4
New Steering Intermediate Shaft No. 2
2
Original Steering Intermediate Shaft (Extension)
5
New Steering Intermediate Shaft (Extension)
3
Matchmarks
6
Specified Torque
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
Installation
HINT
For additional details on the following Installation steps, please refer to the appropriate Repair
Manual section(s).
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2011 / 2012 / 2013 LS 460:
Steering – Steering Column – “Steering Column: Steering Column Assembly
(w/o VGRS): Installation”
1. Install the Steering Intermediate Shaft No. 2 Assembly.
A. Install the clamp to the steering column hole cover sub-assembly.
B. Align the matchmarks on the Steering Intermediate Shaft No. 2 Assembly and
steering column.
C. Install the bolt.
Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf)
D. Align the matchmarks on the Steering Intermediate Shaft No. 2 Assembly and steering link.
2. Install the Steering Intermediate Shaft (extension).
A. Align the matchmarks on the Steering Intermediate Shaft (extension) and power steering link.
B. Install the bolt.
Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf)
3. Install the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
4. Install the driver side knee airbag assembly.
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft*lbf)
5. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
6. Install the No. 1 instrument cluster moulding.
7. Install the instrument side panel LH.
8. Install the instrument panel finish panel end LH.
9. Install the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
10. Remove the steering wheel holder from the vehicle (if used).
11. Reconnect the cable to the negative (–) battery terminal.
12. Road test the vehicle to verify the repair and confirm that the steering wheel is centered.
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