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Front Wheel Bearing - Dust Deflector Ticking Noise

SUSPENSION
SU003-01

Title:
DUST DEFLECTOR NOISE

Models:
'00 ES 300 & RX 300

July 13, 2001

Introduction





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





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty *:

This repair is covered under the Lexus Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 72 months or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.

Repair Procedure

REMOVAL





1. Remove the front axle hub (please refer to Repair Manual section SA).

2. Remove the dust deflector.

INSTALLATION

1. Using the SSTs and a hammer, install a new dust deflector.

^ SST P/N 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.