SC 430 V8-4.3L (3UZ-FE) (2003)
Drive Belt: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Drive Belt Chirping/Squealing Noises
ENGINE
EG003-04
March 26, 2004
Title:
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE
Models:
'01 - '04 GS 430 & LS 430,
'02 - '04 SC 430
Introduction
On some 2001 - 2004 model year GS 430, LS 430 and 2002 - 2004 model year SC 430 vehicles, the Accessory Drive Belt (V-Rib Belt) may make a
squealing" or chirping" sound under certain conditions when the engine is first started. An updated V-Rib Belt has been developed to improve the
condition.
Applicable Vehicles
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2001 - 2004 model year GS 430 and LS 430 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
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2002 - 2004 model year SC 430 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.
Production Change Information
Parts Information
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 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.
Repair Procedure
1.
Remove Air Cleaner Inlet No. 1.
2.
Remove accessory drive V-Rib Belt.
A.
Loosen the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the V-Rib Belt.
