Canada - Steering Column - Low Frequency Noise

Bulletin
1015

Issue Date
2001-10-29

Reference
BR-01-004

Model
Avalon

Year Range
2000, 2001

Market
Canada

Component
SR

Subject:
STEERING COLUMN NOISE

Some 2000 - 2001 model year Avalon vehicles may exhibit a low frequency noise when the steering wheel is turned at low speeds. The shape of the No. 2 Column Hole Cover Sub Assembly has been changed to reduce the noise.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
2000 - 2001 model year Avalon vehicles.





PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:





PARTS INFORMATION:





REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIALS:

REMOVAL:





1. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly.





2. Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft sub assembly and control valve shaft.
3. Loosen bolt A and remove bolt B, then disconnect the intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
4. Remove No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly.

PREPARATION:





Apply Seal Tite Dielectric Silicone Grease (or equivalent) to the inner seal surface of the No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly.

INSTALLATION:

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Torque (bolt "A" and "B"): 35 N-m (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)





REPAIR TIME:

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.