Suspension - Creaking Noise From Front Suspension
SUSPENSIONSU001-05
June 1, 2005
Title:
CREAKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION
Models:
'06 GS 300 (AWD)
Introduction
Some customers may experience a creaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle when driving over bumps at low speeds. An updated stabilizer bushing is now available to improve this condition.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2006 model year GS 300 (AWD) vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
Production Change Information
Parts 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.
Repair Procedure
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Remove the front stabilizer bracket (refer to Figure 1).
3. Remove the stabilizer bar bushing.
4. Install the countermeasure stabilizer bar bushing.
5. Install the front stabilizer bracket.
6. Repeat steps 2 - 5 on the opposite side, if necessary.