Canada - Steering - Ticking Noise From Steering Column

Bulletin
TSB2441R

Issue Date
2006-03-15

Market
Canada

Title
STEERING COLUMN TICKING NOISE

Component
STEERING

Models
'05 - '09 Avalon

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
March 19, 2010: The information contained in this TSB has been revised.
- Applicability has been updated to include 2007 - 2009 model year Avalon vehicles.
- Production Change Information has been updated.
- Parts Information has been updated.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2005 - 2009 model year Avalon vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise from the steering wheel while driving slowly and turning left or right.






Follow the repair procedure provided in this TSB to replace the steering column assembly and correct the noise.






APPLICABILITY:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Confirm there is a ticking noise by driving the vehicle slowly and turning the steering wheel left or right.
2. If a ticking noise can be heard or felt from the steering wheel when turning left or right, replace the steering column assembly.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2005
- Service Category: Steering
- Section: Steering Column
- Keyword: Steering Column Assy: Overhaul

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2006/ 2007/ 2008/ 2009
- Service Category: Steering
- Section: Steering Column
- Keyword: Steering Column: Steering Column Assembly: Removal

3. Confirm that the ticking noise is no longer present.

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.