Clunk Fix with new TSB
#841
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A TSB is not a recall, so Lexus doesn't pay (and neither does any other car maker). What it is is advice to the mechanics at the dealership that based on repair data, something may be a common issue on a vehicle, and how they recommend that it be fixed should a customer complain about it.
But if you're under warranty, it ought to be covered.
Chip H.
But if you're under warranty, it ought to be covered.
Chip H.
#842
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A TSB is not a recall, so Lexus doesn't pay (and neither does any other car maker). What it is is advice to the mechanics at the dealership that based on repair data, something may be a common issue on a vehicle, and how they recommend that it be fixed should a customer complain about it.
But if you're under warranty, it ought to be covered.
Chip H.
But if you're under warranty, it ought to be covered.
Chip H.
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Hi Guys,
First time poster and new owner of a '08 GX470, 77K. I too had all of the characteristic symptoms of the drivetrain clunk thanks to researching on this site. I took it to my local dealer and lucked out with an outstanding service advisor who used to be a lead tech. They confirmed the issue, installed a new driveshaft and parts and gave me the keys to a new courtesy RX350 for a couple days; all totally covered by Lexus. The drivetrain seems a bit tighter, but it certainly could just be my perception.
I just wanted to pass on a recent update for those that are still experiencing the clunk issues.
Thanks for all the great info.
Chris
First time poster and new owner of a '08 GX470, 77K. I too had all of the characteristic symptoms of the drivetrain clunk thanks to researching on this site. I took it to my local dealer and lucked out with an outstanding service advisor who used to be a lead tech. They confirmed the issue, installed a new driveshaft and parts and gave me the keys to a new courtesy RX350 for a couple days; all totally covered by Lexus. The drivetrain seems a bit tighter, but it certainly could just be my perception.
I just wanted to pass on a recent update for those that are still experiencing the clunk issues.
Thanks for all the great info.
Chris
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77K. I had purchased it not too long before from the dealer. I am not sure if they covered it because they were too inept to catch it on thier own before selling or if Lexus still covers this repair in general.
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I'm having this issue on my 2009 with 124000 miles. I had it in for timing belt change two months ago and I mentioned the clunk. They put new lube on all points and called it good. He said that the shaft might have to be replaced. Lube doesn't seem to have done anything so I'll be asking for a new shaft next week. Wish me luck.
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I didn't even know I had this issue until cruising the forum. I chalked the clunk up to the torque converter locking and unlocking. The driveshaft makes a lot more sense. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. My GX is a 2008 with 111,000 on the clock. I purchased it with high miles and dropped some serious coin on one of those aftermarket warranties. My aftermarket warranty just covered two new front shocks and a new rear driver's side hub. I am hoping to get the clunk fixed before the warranty runs out.
#851
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Finally Greased the drive shaft
After owing our 2004 GX470 for almost 2 years now and putting up with the clunk all that time, I finally got around to greasing the shaft splines and the U-Joints tonight.
My question without reading 52 pages of this forum is, where does the grease go that goes into the spline zerk fitting? The U-joints I put two pumps of grease into and it just started to come out. The spines I put 14 pumps into and nothing came out. If I do that a couple of times a year, where is all that grease going?
Thanks
My question without reading 52 pages of this forum is, where does the grease go that goes into the spline zerk fitting? The U-joints I put two pumps of grease into and it just started to come out. The spines I put 14 pumps into and nothing came out. If I do that a couple of times a year, where is all that grease going?
Thanks
#853
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What worked for me
After owing our 2004 GX470 for almost 2 years now and putting up with the clunk all that time, I finally got around to greasing the shaft splines and the U-Joints tonight.
My question without reading 52 pages of this forum is, where does the grease go that goes into the spline zerk fitting? The U-joints I put two pumps of grease into and it just started to come out. The spines I put 14 pumps into and nothing came out. If I do that a couple of times a year, where is all that grease going?
Thanks
My question without reading 52 pages of this forum is, where does the grease go that goes into the spline zerk fitting? The U-joints I put two pumps of grease into and it just started to come out. The spines I put 14 pumps into and nothing came out. If I do that a couple of times a year, where is all that grease going?
Thanks
The dealer didn't torque my wheels either. Two lug nuts were at 40lbs and opposite two over a 100lbs and warped my new rotor with their air wrench. Spec is 76lbs. He said, "Sometimes we just get moving" I use this forum and downloaded all the manuals with a $15 2 day subscription on Toyotas website to do my own maintenance now but that's another story. You can find your grease fitting answer plus there it's worth $15 bucks to get answers straight from the source and time saved by not reading rants like this one. Good luck.
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After owing our 2004 GX470 for almost 2 years now and putting up with the clunk all that time, I finally got around to greasing the shaft splines and the U-Joints tonight.
My question without reading 52 pages of this forum is, where does the grease go that goes into the spline zerk fitting? The U-joints I put two pumps of grease into and it just started to come out. The spines I put 14 pumps into and nothing came out. If I do that a couple of times a year, where is all that grease going?
Thanks
My question without reading 52 pages of this forum is, where does the grease go that goes into the spline zerk fitting? The U-joints I put two pumps of grease into and it just started to come out. The spines I put 14 pumps into and nothing came out. If I do that a couple of times a year, where is all that grease going?
Thanks