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P/S - Power Steering Rack Squeaking Noise

STEERING

ST005-00

June 16, 2000

Title:
STEERING RACK END NOISE

Models:
'95 - '00 Avalon

Introduction

Some 1995 - 2000 model year Avalon vehicles may experience a squeaking noise from the front suspension. To improve this condition, production parts have been changed.

Applicable Vehicles





^ 1995 - 2000 model year Avalon vehicles produced before the VIN shown.





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.