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Front Stabilizer Bar - Abnormal Noise on Turns/Bumps

SUSPENSION
SU003-02

January 18, 2002

Title:
FRONT STABILIZER BAR ABNORMAL NOISE

Models:
'00 - '02 GS 430/400/300 & '02 SC 430

Introduction

To eliminate abnormal noise by the front stabilizer bar when driving over bumps and/or cornering, the bolt tightening torque of the mounting hardware must be checked and adjusted if below specification.

Applicable Vehicles
^ 2000 - 2002 model year GS 400 vehicles.

^ 2000 - 2002 model year GS 430/300 vehicles built prior to the starting VIN.

^ 2002 model year SC 430 vehicles built prior to the starting VIN.





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Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty *:

This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 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.





Bolt Locations

NOTE:
Do not apply any foreign material (such as thread locking compound or lubricant) to the bolt threads before tightening the bolts to the proper torque value.