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Suspension - Front Suspension Thump/Knock Noise

SUSPENSION
SU001-03

Title:
FRONT SUSPENSION THUMP/
KNOCK NOISE

Models:
'02 Camry

January 15, 2003

Introduction

Some 2002 model year Camry (NAP) vehicles may exhibit a thumping/knocking noise from the front suspension. Use the following instructions to repair the noise.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2002 model year Camry (NAP) vehicles produced before the VIN shown below.





Production Change Information

Repair Procedure





Confirm front upper strut nut torque.

Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty *:

This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 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.