Steering - Column Looseness When Securing Lever

T-SB-0090-12

June 19, 2012

Steering Column Telescopic Lever

Service Category
Steering

Section
Steering Column

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Some Avalon vehicles may exhibit a looseness when securing the tilt/telescopic adjustment lever on the steering column. A new adjustment lever detent has been developed to address this condition. Please follow the procedures contained in this bulletin to replace the Steering Column Assembly.

Production Change Information





This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.





Warranty Information





Parts Information

Repair Procedure

1. Replace steering column.





Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

2. Confirm operation of telescopic lever.

3. Road test to confirm proper steering wheel operation.

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