Canada - Antilock Brakes - ABS Actuator, Noise And Vibration

Bulletin
0573

Issue Date
2002-12-09

Market
Canada

Reference
FS-02-005

Model
RX300

Year Range
2002

Component
BR

Subject:
NOISE AND VIBRATION FROM ABS/TRC ACTUATOR







Some customers may complain of an actuator noise and vibration originating in the engine compartment when taking off from a standing start up to about 5 km/h. The noise would be similar to an ABS/TRC activation. The ABS/TRC indicator light does not illuminate during the incident and no diagnostic trouble codes will be stored.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2002 model year RX 300 (4WD) vehicles produced before the VIN shown below.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:







1. Remove the front axle hub (please refer to the 2002 RX 300 Repair Manual).
2. Remove the dust deflector.

1. Using the SSTs and a hammer, install a new dust deflector.
- 09316 60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00041, 09608-32010)

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:
2. Install the front axle hub in the reverse order of disassembly.

NOTE:
Align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector and steering knuckle.

3. Install new wheel speed sensor (please refer to 2002 RX 300 Repair Manual).







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.