GX 470 V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2004)
Control Arm: All Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain - Rear Driveshaft Clunk/Thump Noise
DRIVELINE & DIFFERENTIAL
DL001-06
REVISED
April 19, 2006
Title:
REAR DRIVESHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT CLUNK/THUMP NOISE
Models:
'03 - '06 GX 470
TSIB REVISION NOTICE:
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June 19, 2006: Images have been added to steps 3 and 4 of the Repair Procedure.
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May 5, 2006: Warranty Information has been updated: Op Code DL5003 has been changed to "Combo A" and two OFPs have been deleted.
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Previous versions of this TSIB should be discarded.
TSIB UPDATE NOTICE:
The information contained in this TSIB supercedes TSIB No. DL001-04. TSIB No. DL001-04 is now obsolete and should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2003 - 2006 model year GX 470 vehicles may experience a clunk/thump noise from the rear of the vehicle or a bump-from-behind sensation just
before or after coming to a stop. A new rear propeller shaft assembly and revised rear suspension control arms have been developed to improve this
condition.
Applicable Vehicles:
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2003 - 2006 model year GX 470 vehicles.
Required Tools & Material
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty:
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Op Code 370011 is covered under the Lexus Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 72 months or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first,
from the vehicle's in-service date.
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Op Code DL5002 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.