2003 Lexus ES 300

2003 LEXUS ES 300
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ILSNSD
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Front right wheel makes a thumping noise. (like boo, boo, boo...) I put new wheel- same problem. What is this strut, bearing, some else? Please help me.
Sep 30, 2010 at 10:14 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi ilsnsd,

If the noise only occurs at speed, it most likely is the wheel bearings.

If it occurs only on uneven road surfaces, it could be the struts or lower control arms and linkages.
Oct 5, 2010 at 2:46 PM
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