Canada - Suspension - Ticking Noise, Wheel Bearing Dust Cover

Bulletin
0474

Issue Date
2001-07-12

Market
Canada

Reference
FS-01-002

Model
ES300, RX300

Year Range
2000

Component
FS

Subject:
DUST DEFLECTOR NOISE

Some of the vehicles below may experience a ticking noise from the front wheel bearing dust deflector due to looseness of the dust deflector. To improve this condition, production parts have been changed.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:

- 2000 model year ES 300 vehicles.
- 2000 model year RX 300 vehicles.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Removal







1. Remove the front axle hub (Please refer to Repair Manual).
2. Remove the dust deflector.

Installation

1. Using the SSTs and a hammer, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00041), 09608-32010

2. Install the front axle hub in the reverse order of disassembly.

NOTE:
Align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector and steering knuckle.







REPAIR TIME:


NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.