2003 Es300 rear end growl

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06-18-14, 12:48 PM

tman1352

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2003 Es300 rear end growl

My 2003 ES300 with 104,000 miles and has been pampered. I am hearing a growling sound, which seems to be coming from the rear of the car. I suspect the rear wheel bearings and am considering changing both rear hub assemblies. Does anyone have any advice on this?

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06-18-14, 02:24 PM

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Check brake calipers, might be locked up. My 02 ES did this, had rotors and calipers replaced. Car has 138000 miles, great car.

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06-19-14, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tman1352

A growling sound would most likely be a bad wheel bearing, but I agree you need to check the calipers. 104,000 miles is a little early for hub bearings going bad.

If your replacing the hub assemblies, go with Lexus OEM hubs .

Timken hub assemblies if going aftermarket.

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06-23-14, 06:05 AM

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Check brake calipers, might be locked up. My 02 ES did this, had rotors and calipers replaced. Car has 138000 miles, great car.

I just had the car serviced and the tech could not detect any problem. There is no play in the hubs and the calipers are good. Perhaps I am overly sensitive.

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