Hayk

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I've been assembling new struts and I have ran into a new issue. I think I'm missing a small spacer/washer for the rear strut mount. Keep in mind that I am NOT reusing anything, so these struts are being assembled while I'm still driving around on the factory setup.

I assembled one of the rear struts, but I still have some play, even with the top nut all the way tightened. I thought that maybe I needed an impact gun to tighten the nut even more, but that is not the case, according to the shop I worked with. They think I'm missing a washer of some sort, so I did some digging on Sewell and found this little piece. I must have overlooked it, the first time around. Funny thing is, it's not mentioned in the Service Manual.

Sewell Parts Catalog



Factory Service Manual



I don't wanna place an order, if it's not gonna solve my issue. So if anyone is experience enough, please let me know.

Power6

Yes sir, I did order this with the parts I used when I built up the new struts, and I did use it. I am sure that is your problem.

Looks like the service manual writers forgot to put that in the illustration.

LeX2K

A search on that part number does not show a match for an ES300, many other Toyota and Lexus models however. That part is also not shown in the 2000 Camry service manual either. Hmmmm.

Hayk

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Thank for the help. I'll place and order and will update this thread when I get it in.

Lexus2000, I did a quick search and it showed up in Bing but not in Google

Power6

It is an updated part number superceeds 90387-15027.

ASG14

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48760D COLLAR(FOR REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LH)
90387-15027

97-01 ES300, Factory parts diagram