Front Wheel Bearing - Dust Deflector Ticking Noise
SUSPENSIONSU003-01
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.