 Latest Tsb Released For "clunk", TSB write-up on pg 9 |
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 Apr 19 2006, 08:44 PM
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New Club Member  Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 13-April 06 Member No.: 24,874 Car Model:GX470 Location:Austex  |
FYI -
I went to my dealer today and my service advisor noted that there was a TSB released by Lexus today for the clunking driveshaft. I asked him what it entailed, and he mentioned many parts like rear connecting links and so forth... not simply "lube the driveshaft". We'll see, as more info becomes available. Maybe Lexus finally stepped up to the plate to provide a real solution. This post has been edited by denslexusgx470: Dec 19 2007, 08:58 PM |
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Apr 19 2006, 09:34 PM
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Dedicated Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 505 Joined: 11-November 04 Member No.: 13,976 Car Model:ls400 Location:L.A. |
New driveshaft and rear control arms get replaced.
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Apr 25 2006, 12:45 PM
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New Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 19 Joined: 23-January 04 Member No.: 5,556 Car Model:GX470 Location:Florida |
I was just advised by my service advisor that it is a completely newly designed drive shaft and assembly that will cure the thump. The parts have been ordered! My '05 with 14,000 miles has had the shaft lubed 4 times.
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Apr 26 2006, 10:27 AM
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Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 26 Joined: 29-November 05 Member No.: 21,874 Car Model:2006 GX470 Location:Phoenix, AZ |
I have an '06 with about 6k miles on it. I have noticed the clunk now a few times and seems to be getting more frequent.
Does anyone know if this TSB applies to all GX model years, or only certain ones? Is it necessary for the dealer to try the other fixes (lubrication, machining the splines) before the driveline is replaced? |
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Apr 26 2006, 06:16 PM
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New Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 6 Joined: 5-March 06 Member No.: 23,938 Car Model:GX470 Location:Michigan |
Wife just took in our '06 for the 5000 mile service. One mention of the clunk, and they ordered the TSB parts. So looks like '06's get them too.
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Apr 26 2006, 11:22 PM
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Advanced Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 100 Joined: 22-November 04 Member No.: 14,192 Car Model:GX470 and RX300 Location:SF Bay Area |
QUOTE(3JBS @ Apr 25 2006, 01:45 PM) [snapback]191121[/snapback] I was just advised by my service advisor that it is a completely newly designed drive shaft and assembly that will cure the thump. The parts have been ordered! My '05 with 14,000 miles has had the shaft lubed 4 times. Let us know how it goes. I am also experiencing it intermittently but not as bad as some people described it. I have an 04 model with 21K on it. Thanks. |
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Apr 27 2006, 01:25 PM
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New Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 19 Joined: 23-January 04 Member No.: 5,556 Car Model:GX470 Location:Florida |
QUOTE(dchan865 @ Apr 26 2006, 11:22 PM) [snapback]191363[/snapback] QUOTE(3JBS @ Apr 25 2006, 01:45 PM) [snapback]191121[/snapback] I was just advised by my service advisor that it is a completely newly designed drive shaft and assembly that will cure the thump. The parts have been ordered! My '05 with 14,000 miles has had the shaft lubed 4 times. Let us know how it goes. I am also experiencing it intermittently but not as bad as some people described it. I have an 04 model with 21K on it. Thanks. They said it will take 4 to 6 weeks for the parts to arrive. This applies to all model years. We traded in our '03 for an '05 on the promise they had fixed the drive shaft issue. Apparently nothing has really changed over the years until now. |
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May 1 2006, 08:57 PM
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New Club Member Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 13-April 06 Member No.: 24,874 Car Model:GX470 Location:Austex |
I've been out of town, but had a message on my cell phone last week that the parts were in stock and ready to go... we'll see. Probably schedule within the next week or so... don't really want to be the "first". BTW - I have an 06 with ~5K miles on it.
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May 3 2006, 08:07 PM
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New Club Member Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 1-May 06 Member No.: 25,317 Car Model:GX470 Location:Virginia |
Called the dealer yesterday and they just so happened to have the parts in stock......will pick up tomorrow morning and let you know how it goes......hope it works this time!
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May 4 2006, 03:46 PM
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Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 64 Joined: 6-August 04 Member No.: 11,292 Car Model:'04 GX470 Location:Texas |
I had mine done yesterday. They replace the drive shaft and upper/lower control arms. So far So good. I will let you know if it last.
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May 4 2006, 05:20 PM
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New Club Member Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 1-May 06 Member No.: 25,317 Car Model:GX470 Location:Virginia |
Picked mine up today........so far so good for me too. But only time will tell....
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May 5 2006, 04:43 PM
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Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 20 Joined: 10-April 04 Member No.: 7,616 Car Model:GX470 Location:Indianapolis, IN |
Yes, the dealer replaced mine on Tuesday and so far no clumping
 Keep your fingers crossed for me...
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May 16 2006, 12:50 PM
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New Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 19 Joined: 23-January 04 Member No.: 5,556 Car Model:GX470 Location:Florida |
QUOTE(kimber33 @ May 5 2006, 04:43 PM) [snapback]192582[/snapback] Yes, the dealer replaced mine on Tuesday and so far no clumping Keep your fingers crossed for me...Had ours done too. So far it rides perfectly. Let's give it 3 to 5,000 miles to see if it is a fix. |
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May 16 2006, 07:56 PM
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New Club Member Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 13-April 06 Member No.: 24,874 Car Model:GX470 Location:Austex |
It's done... and no more clunk. Granted, it does need to pass the test of time, but I'm not that worried.
I doubt Lexus would have invested the money and resources into creating thousands of sets of driveshafts and control arms if there was much of a chance it wouldn't work - this is an expensive repair between part costs and labor they have to pay the dealerships. They really don't want to do it twice. Besides, they've had several YEARS to work on the problem and perfect the fix. 
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May 17 2006, 06:45 PM
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 LOC Moderator  Group: Super Moderator Posts: 2,885 Joined: 21-June 04 From: Fresno,CA Member No.: 9,735 Car Model:2003 Sand Dollar Pearl Lexus GX470, 2006 Natural White Toyota 4Runner, 2009 Space Gray Metallic BMW 528i Location:Fresno, California |
hey guys update the rest of us here and mention ANY time the clunk comes up with this new tsb. if it completely solves the problem then i will have mine done also. i hope i hear good updates ASAP cuz my warranty's running out(44k miles) and am in the middle of a decision whether to mortgage this Gx after the lease is up or get a new one.
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