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February 21, 2013 Service bulletin

Clunk, pop, or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right

Toyota technical service bulletin T-SB-0034-13 for 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander.

Bulletin number
T-SB-0034-13
Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Summary
Some 2008 ? 2013 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit a clunk, pop, or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. A new intermediate shaft has been developed to address this condition. Use the following repair procedure to remove and replace the steering intermediate shaft.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 198 complaints in the steering category.

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