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P/S - Power Steering Rack Squeaking Noise

STEERING

ST004-00

June 16, 2000

Title:
STEERING RACK END NOISE

Models:
'97 - '00 Camry (NAP) & '99 - '00 Solara

Introduction

Some 1997 - 2000 model year Camry (NAP) and 1999 - 2000 Solara vehicles may experience a squeaking noise from the front suspension. To improve this condition, production parts have been changed.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 1997 - 2000 model year Camry (North American Produced)
^ 1999 - 2000 model year Solara





Production Change Information





Parts Information





HINT:
A quick reference in differentiating between the previous and new parts is that the previous Rack End Shaft is BLACK and the current part is GRAY.





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 specific complaint.