Wheels/Tires - Wheel Cover Ticking/Creaking Noises
T-SB-0043-11May 24, 2011
Wheel Cover Noise
Service Category
Suspension
Section
Tire/Wheel
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2010 - 2011 model year North American produced (NAP) Camry and Camry HV vehicles equipped with steel wheels and wheel covers may exhibit various noises from the wheel covers including ticking or creaking noises. Parts have been made available to address this condition. Replace all 4 wheel covers with the new parts.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
Repair Procedure
1. Remove the wheel covers.
2. Install the NEW wheel covers.
NOTE
When installing wheel covers, ensure that the wheel cover alignment bar is properly centered in the widest wheel cover retaining tab, as indicated in Figure 1.
3. Test drive the vehicle to verify the noise is no longer present.