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Old 01-08-11, 03:56 AM
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For the past few days I have been noticing a slight rattle and vibration in the steering column when I hit bumps. I am really not a car junky or have any car knowledge, but it seems like the whole column might be a little loose. Just wondering is it a common problem or something going wrong with my 02 LS430? Can anyone point me in the right direction and help me to fix it?

Thanks in advance.
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Have a good import shop or Lexus dealer look at the front suspension. It sounds like a bad shock absorber or bushing. Given the age of your car, it could be either one - or something else.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...mn-rattle.html

Have the same problem along with a few others. Seems there was a TSB about it for our cars. I was quoted roughly $300 for the repair at my local stealer.
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Originally Posted by zinomori
For the past few days I have been noticing a slight rattle and vibration in the steering column when I hit bumps. I am really not a car junky or have any car knowledge, but it seems like the whole column might be a little loose. Just wondering is it a common problem or something going wrong with my 02 LS430? Can anyone point me in the right direction and help me to fix it?

Thanks in advance.
Does it also feel like the whole steering wheel is loose? Like its wobbling from side to side on the bumpy road?
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