L-SB-0015-21

L-SB-0015-21
July 1, 2021
Vehicle Equipped With KDSS Leans to the Right
Service
Category
Suspension
Section
Front Suspension
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2010 - 2021
GX460
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin L-SB-0041-14.
 Applicability has been updated to include 2021 model year GX 460 vehicles.
Service Bulletin L-SB-0041-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2010 – 2021 model year GX 460 (KDSS-equipped) vehicles may exhibit a condition where
the vehicle leans more than 20 mm (0.79 in.) from left to right when viewed from the rear of the
vehicle. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
430101
R & R Front LH Coil Spring
2.2
Combo C
Toe, Adjust
0.1
Combo E
Camber and/or Caster, Adjust
0.2
OFP
T1
T2
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.
© 2021 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Page 1 of 3
L-SB-0015-21
July 1, 2021
Page 2 of 3
Vehicle Equipped With KDSS Leans to the Right
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
NEW
48131-60K20
48131-60F50
PART NAME
QTY
Spring Coil, FR
1
Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
Coil Spring Compressor or Equivalent
09727-30021-02
1
*Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
Repair Procedure
NOTE
BEFORE beginning this Repair Procedure, confirm the following.
 The vehicle’s suspension components have NOT been modified.
 The vehicle is in the Original Equipment (OE) configuration.
© 2021 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
L-SB-0015-21
July 1, 2021
Page 3 of 3
Vehicle Equipped With KDSS Leans to the Right
Repair Procedure (continued)
1. Confirm the condition exists.
NOTE





Perform the inspection on a level surface.
Confirm 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 a full fuel tank.
Remove ANY parts installed in the vehicle that place ANY unbalanced load on the left or right
side of the vehicle.
A. View the vehicle from the rear.
Is the vehicle leaning to the right?
 YES — Continue to substep B.
 NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
B. 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 2.
 NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
2. Replace the front left-hand side coil spring assembly.
A. Remove the front left-hand side coil spring assembly.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021
GX 460:
Suspension – Front Suspension – “Front Suspension: Front Shock
Absorber: Removal”
B. Install the NEW front left-hand side coil spring assembly.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021
GX 460:
Suspension – Front Suspension – “Front Suspension: Front Shock
Absorber: Installation”
3. Confirm the levelness of the vehicle from left to right is less than 20 mm (0.79 in.).
© 2021 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA