Canada - Suspension - Rear Coil Spring, Clicking Noise

Bulletin
0550

Issue Date
2002-07-03

Market
Canada

Reference
RS-02-001

Model
GS300, GS430

Year Range
2002, 2001

Component
RS

Subject:
REAR COIL SPRING CLICKING NOISE

During the rear strut assembly process, the coil spring upper insulator may have become deformed or unseated causing a metal to metal interference between the upper end of the coil spring and the spring upper support (suspension support). This interference may result in a clicking noise from the rear suspension when driving over bumps.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2001 - 2002 model year GS430/300 vehicles produced before the VIN shown below.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Remove the rear strut assembly and separate the rear coil spring(s) from the strut assembly following the Repair Manual procedures.







- Visually check the coil spring upper insulator (location shown in figure 1).
- If the upper insulator shows signs of damage, it should be replaced.
- Reassemble the strut assembly. Verify the spring is properly seated and the insulator is not damaged prior to installing the strut assembly in the vehicle.
- Reinstall the rear strut assembly and verify rear suspension alignment.







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.