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Suspension - Buzz Noise From Front

SUSPENSION
SU004-98

August 21, 1998

Title:
FRONT SUSPENSION BUZZ NOISE

Models:
'98 Land Cruiser

Introduction





The front Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Snap Ring dimensions have been changed to prevent a buzz noise on 1998 Land Cruisers.

Production Change Information

^ 1998 Land Cruisers starting with VIN # : JT3HT05J5W0006904

Parts Information

PREVIOUS PART NUMBER NEW PART NUMBER PART NAME

N/A 90520-45012 Snap Ring

* No Part Number designation for previous style Snap Ring.

Repair Procedure

If the customer encounters a buzzer rattle noise in the Lower Front Suspension. replace both Lower Ball Joint Snap Rings.





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty**:

This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic 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 complaint.