PDT Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I have a 2001 LS430. When I turn my car off, and the steering wheel starts to automatically move in (i.e. away from me), it makes kind of a rough sound. Any idea on what causes this and how to repair it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lsguy Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 The steering mechanism tilt and retract has a plastic gear set. These have been known to get out of alignment due to ........shall I say....a design flaw. DO a search on 'tilt steering column' or similar and you should find a thread showing a fix. A well done tutorial if I remember correctly.....basically involving a shim....and re-lubing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottelble Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I have a 2001 LS430. When I turn my car off, and the steering wheel starts to automatically move in (i.e. away from me), it makes kind of a rough sound. Any idea on what causes this and how to repair it. Thanks. I've noticed the same noise when it's very hot......or very cold outside, so i assumed it to be common. silicone lubricant on the plastic gear mentioned did the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDT Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 I have a 2001 LS430. When I turn my car off, and the steering wheel starts to automatically move in (i.e. away from me), it makes kind of a rough sound. Any idea on what causes this and how to repair it. Thanks. I've noticed the same noise when it's very hot......or very cold outside, so i assumed it to be common. silicone lubricant on the plastic gear mentioned did the trick Thanks. How do I get to the plastic gear to put the silicone lubricant on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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