Canada - Rear Suspension Thump Noise

Bulletin
TSB2442R

Issue Date
2006-03-20

Market
Canada

Title
REAR SUSPENSION THUMP NOISE

Component
BODY COMPONENT

Models
'04 Camry SE (NAP)

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- May 15, 2006: The Parts Information table has been updated.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:






Some customers may experience a thump noise coming from a combination of the rear upper supports and rear shock absorbers when traveling over bumps or rough road surfaces. Updated rear upper supports and rear shock absorber service parts are available to improve the noise condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2004 model year Camry SE (North American Produced) vehicles.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:






1. Conduct a road test to verify the noise condition.
2. Remove and replace both the rear upper supports and both rear shock absorbers by following the procedures in ETAS, 2004 model year Camry Repair Manual: Rear Suspension: Shock Absorber Assy Rear LH: Replacement.

NOTE:
For disposal, refer to ETAS, 2004 model year Camry Repair Manual: Rear Suspension: Shock Absorber Assy Rear LH: Disposal.

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.