Steering - Highway Speed Steering 'Flutter': Overview

STEERING
ST002-05
REVISED

Title:
STEERING FLUTTER
FIELD - FIX PROCEDURE

Models

'03 - '05 GX 470

July 28, 2005

TSIB REVISION NOTICE:

^ September 8, 2005: The contact information in the "Obtaining Replacement Tires" section of the "Dunlop Tire Flat Spotting Diagnosis" procedure has been updated.

Previous versions of this TSIB should be discarded.

Introduction

Some customers may experience a steering flutter condition while driving at highway speeds. In most cases, this concern is caused by flat spots that can normally develop in the tires after sitting for long periods of time. To minimize the effects of flat spotting and other minor tire irregularities, a new repair procedure has been developed that includes installing improved components to help reduce steering flutter complaints.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2003 - 2005 model year GX 470 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.





Production Change Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive 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 specific complaint.





Parts Information





Required Tools & Material





Required SSTs