atoyot

On my 2000 LS 400, when you put the key into the ignition the wheel is supposed to tilt down and extend out. Well, recently, when i put the key in the ignition, the wheel will tilt down, but not extend. THis is happening about 40% of the time.

So i took the cover off the column. I see the extending gear which is a worm gear, and the wheel column attachment to that worm gear. The bushing in the attachment (don't know the real name) appears to be torn and worn out.

I have a pretty good hunch this is the cause.

Anyone else had this problem getting good extension? Wait, what!?

is this bushing serviceable?

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

can't remember but search the SC forum (or my UCF20/21 FAQ) for a telescope repair.

atoyot

thanks. I'll give that a shot.

Kansas

Depending on the VIN number of your 2000 LS400, one of the TSIB's I posted in the following thread might be useful - or at least show how the mechanism works: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ion-00-ls.html

atoyot

Thanks Kansas. It appears that my worm drive motor is different from the one that is pictured in the thread you posted a link to. When i downloaded the TSIB PDF also provided in that link, it seems that from what i can make of the exploded parts diagram, i must have the newer motor.

I will look at this a little deeper over the weekend.

Right now mine starts to telescope out, but it squeaks and then just stops.

EDIT:

After looking at the attached PDF. the last few pages shows exactly the type of motor and worm drive i have. hmmmmmmm.... so where does that leave me?

If you look at the exploded view on page 9 of 10 in the pdf, the "thrust ball bearings, steering main shaft bushing stopper" are the parts that seem to be fawked! That i can see visually anyways. I may take this document to the lexus dealership this weekend just to see what their take is on it.