Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Canada - Suspension - Front Suspension Coil Spring Noise

Bulletin
TSB2457

Issue Date
August 20, 2007

Title
FRONT SUSPENSION "SPRING" NOISE

Component
FRONT SUSPENSION

Models
'07 LS 460/460L

INTRODUCTION:

Some 2007 model year LS 460/460L vehicle customers may complain of a front suspension noise described as a "spring" noise while driving slow and turning the steering wheel to the left or right lock position.
New front left and right side coil spring assemblies are provided to eliminate this type of noise. Follow the repair procedure provided in this TSB to replace the front left and right side coil spring assemblies.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:






2007 model year LS 460/460L vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change






PARTS INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






REQUIRED SSTS:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Remove and replace the front left and right side coil spring assemblies.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: LS 460
- Year: 2007
- Service Category: Suspension
- Section: Front Suspension
- Keyword: Suspension: Front Shock Absorber: Removal
- Keyword: Suspension: Front Shock Absorber: Disassembly
- Keyword: Suspension: Front Shock Absorber: Reassembly
- Keyword: Suspension: Front Shock Absorber: Installation

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.