The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB No. ST001-06. • Applicability has been updated to include 2005 – 2006 model year Avalon and 2006 model year Highlander HV. • Production Change information has been removed. • The Introduction, Warranty Information, Parts Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated to reflect removal, lubrication, and reinstallation of the steering intermediate shaft instead of replacement. TSB No. ST001-06 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.
Repair Procedure Steering Intermediate Shaft Removal NOTE Prior to removing the steering intermediate shaft, install a steering wheel holder to ensure that the steering wheel and front wheels remain stationary. Once the intermediate shaft is removed, do NOT allow the steering wheel to spin freely. 1. Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly. A. Loosen the bolt and remove the clamp from the steering column boot. B. Separate the steering column hole cover from the boot. C. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and steering gear assembly. D. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

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