chuckb

Why was your GS430 engine ticking, Doug?

Ex996

Well, I think I can finally put this to rest. Clunking fixed by replacing entire spring/shock/strut assemblies both sides. Squeaking/scrunching sound finally ID'd to the sway bar pillow bushings. Quiet as a mouse now.

doug_999

One of mine was replaced at 3 months. I'm starting to think our two cars were made ont the same day!

chuckb

I had the stabilizer tsb done today. they said bolts were loose

BklynGS

iTrader: (2)

I having a similar problem as some of you described with my 2001 GS300. I get a knocking (sometimes rattle) sound from the front end when I go over small bumps, I'm almost sure its coming from the right side. The funny thing is that it only happens when its cold outside, anything over 70 degrees and the sound is totally gone. Did anyone have the same problem, or or does anyone know what the problem could be? From what i read I'm gonna get the sway bar and ball joints checked. Thanks in advance

doug_999

Yes, mine was that the upper mount needed to be lubed or something like that. This was after my entire strut was replaced several months earlier.

Chigga

this is exactly what I'm experiencing lately.

good to know now.

BklynGS

iTrader: (2)

Thanks doug999... I've had my suspension changed to H&R and Bilstein shocks, and i still get that clunking sound over bumps.... i also notice that as the car warms up from being driven, the clunking tends to go away a little or get quieter. Did the same thing happen with you? If this was the same problem as yours, and if it is the upper mount.... you have no idea how much i will appreciate your help... this noise is driving me crazy for 2 winters now and the dealer is no help at all.

doug_999

Yes, mine was only occuring in the winter months. The problem was that I never got a service ticket so I'm not sure exactly what they fixed. If you are interested, I will give the dealer a call and find out exactly what the repair order said.

BklynGS

iTrader: (2)

I'm actually bringing the car to my shop this Saturday ( needs an inspection anyway) , im gonna tell them to check out the noise and what you said it was. If they can't fix it, i'll get back to you on that offer. Thanks a lot.. appreciate the help.

STONER

I got my clunking diagnosed to be the sway bar link. Could someone confirm that the first number listed on the diagram in post #14 of this thread is the torque to tighten the bolt to?

Thanks a lot.

chuckb

https://www.clublexus.com/index.php/...iew/131/1/148/

STONER

Thanks Chuck, but the numbers for torque shown on the TSB don't match any of the numbers on the corresponding bolts that are shown in the previous post (#14).

I'm trying to get the torque specs for the link bolts. Any ideas on tnat spec?

GUNRU-GS4

How about this Stoner? I used these when I did my Daizen sway bar bushings.

chuckb

I have my service manuals around here somewhere if you want me to dig them out, just let me know.