johnnyho

Hello!

I've been reading all the DIY's, vids etc, on repair of the tilt steering gear.
Got myself together to go do it - lube, washers, instructs...got the lower cover off the column (not easy getting it around the switch on mine)...and non gearbox where I expected!




Anyone else done this on a pre-2006 GS430, or know where they moved the tilt-gear on this model?

That aside now...
I'm brand new to Lexus, and this forum...this is my first post, and first time ever joining any kind of forum - lol. But been reading on here for months, before buying this GS430 a few weeks ago.
Looking forward to being a member, while still learning the ideo-syncracies of my new car.

Thanks so much for your time, and any help!

johnnyho

Here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...pic-wheel.html

I'd been looking at info for LS400 and SC400, thinking they're "400's" and would be same as GS..."not".

(in case this help someone, someday) Doh!

johnnyho

I was asked "what kind of grease to use, and where to get".

Well, here is what I know (today) on that:
Lexus steering system manual is "Molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease".
Auto Zone "carries" grease such as Permatex and Liquid Wrench di-electric and lithium greases (http://www.autozone.com/greases-and-...ase/10463_0_0/)
Napa carries TRC Lithium Grease, or their own Napa-branded di-electric.

A lithium-based, or Di-electric (having no electically-conductive properties) has been recommended, I got some di-electric while at Home Depot, when the local Auto Zone had nothing in inventory. But just found Napa has the choices I mentioned above...hmmm.

I've also seen someone swear by ball-joint type grease, because it won't break-down for many years.

Lastly I'll add.... the LS430 ('01-02 at least) seems completely different (again) from any of the above...if anyone else has a GS430 and wonders. There is a good writeup specifically for earlier LS430's if anyone looking...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls43...-write-up.html

Didn't realize Lexus had so many different designs for their steering wheel ops!!

After I get through this, I'm on to fixing the fabled "AC Servos", wonder if I'll run into the same thing! - abundantly avail info for earlier LS and SC (400/430) not applicable? Sorry, again "I'm new" :-)