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Suspension - Front Suspension Creaking/Knocking Noise

SUSPENSION
SU001-04

February 24, 2004

Title
FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE

Models
'04 RX 330

Introduction





Some 2004 model year RX 330 vehicles may exhibit a creak or knock noise, from the front of the vehicle, while driving over small bumps, turning the wheels, or coming to a stop. The front coil spring may be contacting the suspension upper support. The front coil spring upper insulator has been changed to improve this condition.

Applicable Vehicles
^ 2004 model year RX 330 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.





Production Change Information





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.





Parts Information





Required Tools & Material

Repair Procedure





Replace the front coil spring upper insulator on both front strut assemblies. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) 2004 model year RX 330 Repair Manual: Front Suspension: Shock Absorber Assy Front LH: Replacement.