Infamous Clunk issue - Inside info from Lexus Master Tech
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Here check this out:, came across on the other forum, might be of interest to all GX owners with CLUNK issues:
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...howtopic=25874
-Alex
As a owner of an 05 GX and a Lexus master tech, here is the unoffical word that I have gotten from the tech department---a revised rear driveshaft is still under development---I have worked on GX's 03-05 experiencing the clunk, and yes mine does it too---the problem lies with the slip yoke on the end of the driveshaft (end of the shaft slides in/out on splines)---the clunk comes from the splines that are machined onto the main part of the shaft and the yoke sticks as is slides---has to be at the right height to make it happen---first there was a service bulletin with an updated shaft---still makes noise with new shaft--then there is an un-offical field fix that involved cleaning/smoothing out the splines--50/50 chance if it worked---as of right now, when a GX comes in with a clunk complaint---we submit VIN and customer info to Lexus tech center and they are building a case for correction---still have yet to see new "updated" shaft (2nd time), but i will keep everyone posted--I have access to all Lexus service bulletins if needed (Lexus service bulletins are public type documents---there was some lawsuit that made it illegal to keep service bulletins from the public eye--if you go to a Lexus dealer and ask for a copy of a bulletin, they should give it to you hope this helps answer some questions
Jason
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Thanks for the info/update. I will make sure mine is noted upon my next service. My wife usually takes the car in for service and I tell Lexus and my wife each time about the clunk, but have yet to see it documented on the work order! I will make sure it happens this time!
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