Canada - Steering - Steering Intermediate Shaft Noise
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Issue Date
April 23, 2007
Title
STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NOISE
Component
STEERING
Models
'07 ES 350
INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may hear a clunk, pop, or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. A new intermediate shaft has been developed to address this condition. Use the following repair procedure to remove and replace the steering intermediate shaft.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2007 model year ES 350 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown in this TSB.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Prior to removing the steering intermediate shaft, make sure the steering wheel and front wheels remain stationary. Once the intermediate shaft is removed, do NOT allow the steering wheel to spin freely.
NOTE:
Ensure the wheels are straight and the steering wheel is centered before removing the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly by installing a steering wheel holder.
1. Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft.
A. Remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.
B. Separate the steering column hole cover from the cover boot.
C. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering gear assembly.
D. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering intermediate shaft.
2. Remove the steering intermediate shaft.
A. Place matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and steering main shaft assembly.
B. Remove the bolt and steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the steering main shaft assembly.
3. Place the corresponding matchmarks on the NEW steering intermediate shaft. To place the matchmarks on the NEW steering intermediate shaft, place a NEW steering intermediate shaft next to the original steering intermediate shaft (removed in the previous step) and transfer those matchmarks to the same locations on the NEW steering intermediate shaft.
4. Install the NEW steering intermediate shaft.
A. Align the matchmark with the one on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the steering main shaft assembly.
B. Install the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 35.3 N-m (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)
5. Connect the steering intermediate shaft.
A. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear assembly.
B. Install the steering intermediate shaft with the bolt.
Torque: 35.3 N-m (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)
C. Install the steering column hole cover to the cover boot.
D. Install the clamp to the steering column hole shield.
6. Remove the steering wheel holder from the vehicle (if used).
7. Road test the vehicle to verify the repair and confirm that the steering wheel is centered.
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.