Steering Rack Housing - Bushing Noise.

STEERING
ST004-98

August 14, 1998

Introduction





The Steering Rack Bushing on 1997 ES 300 vehicles has been changed to reduce noise from the Rack Housing Bracket No. 2.

Production Change Information

1997 ES 3OOs starting with VIN: JT8BF22G * V0001068

Parts Information

PREVIOUS PART NUMBER CURRENT PART NUMBER PART NAME

45517-33010 45517-33021 Steering Rack Housing Bushing No. 2





Warranty Information

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 correction of a problem based upon a customer's complaint.

Repair Procedure

If the customer encounters noise in cold weather, when turning, at very low speed (2-3 mph), replace the Rack Housing Bushing with the updated part.

NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the Steering Rack to replace the bushing.

To remove the Rack Housing Bushing:

1. Remove the No. 2 Rack Housing Bolt.





2. Place matchmarks on the tie rod and rack end so that the toe will not be changed.

Remove the Tie Rod End.





3. Remove the Rack Boot, using a screwdriver to loosen the clamp. Be careful not to damage the boot.





4. Remove and replace the Bushing. Be sure to align the projection on the bushing with the hole in the bracket.

5. Reassemble the Rack Boot using a new clamp (P/N 90461-08688).

6. Road test the vehicle to make sure steering wheel is on center.