T-SB-0016-13

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T-SB-0016-1 3
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Technica l Service Bulleti n
February 1, 2013
4WD Rear Propeller Shaft (Driveshaft) Clunk/Thunk Noise
Service
Category
Drivetrain
Section
Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft
Market
USA
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ASE Certification
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App licability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2005 - 20 13
Tacoma
Transmission( s): SAT , 4AT
REVISION NOTICE
August 8, 2014 Rev2:
• The Production Change Information and Warranty Information sections have been updated.
June 3, 2014 Rev1 :
• Applicability has been updated to include 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles.
• The Production Change Information section has been added .
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded .
Introduct ion
Some 4W D 2005 - 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may
exhibit a clunk/thunk noise from the rear of the vehicle or a "bump-from-behind" sensation just
before a stop or w hen accelerating from a stop. Improvements have been implemented on the rear
propeller shaft (d riveshaft) to reduce this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in th is bulletin to
improve this condition.
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Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to veh icles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs
shown below.
DRIVETRAIN
TRANSMISSION
WHEEL BASE•
A340F
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
5TFPX4EN#DX015663
Short
5TFUX4EN#DX019400
TMMTX
Long
4WD
PLANT
5TFUU4EN#DX063199
TMMBC
3TMLU4EN#DM110521
A750F
5TFLU4EN#DX063202
TMMTX
Super Long
5TFMU4FN#DX013449
TMMBC
3TMM U4FN#DM052693
•Wheel Base Length: Short = 2785 mm (109.6 in.), Long= 3235 mm (127.4 in.), Super Long= 3570 mm (140.6 1n)
Warranty Informat ion
OP CODE
TC1103
DESCRIPTION
WHEEL
BASE·
R & R Rear
Propeller Shaft Assembly
Short
R & R Rear Propeller Shaft
Assembly with Center
Support Bearing
ATM
TIME
OFP
0.6
37110-04220
37110-0422 1
A340F
37100-04390
37100-04391
Long
0.8
Super
Long
A750F
37100-04340
37100-04341
T1
T2
91
55
37 100-04360
37100-04361
•Wheel Base Length: Short= 2785 mm (109.6 in.), Long= 3235 mm (127.4 in.), Super Long= 3570 mm (140.6 in)
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date .
• Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.
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Pa rt s Inf orm ation
PART NUMBER
ATM
WHEEL BASE*
Short
A340F
Long
A 750F
Super Long
PREVIOUS
NEW
37110-04220
371 10-04221
37 110-04222
37100-04390
37100-04391
37 100-04392
37100-04340
37100-04341
37100-04342
37100-04360
37100-04361
37100-04362
PA RT NAME
QTY
Shaft Assy, Propeller
1
1
.,_____
Shaft Assy, Propeller w/ Center Bearing
1
.,_____
1
·Wheel Base Length: Short = 2785 mm (109.6 in ), Long= 3235 mm (127.4 in.). Super Long= 3570 mm (140 6 in.)
Repair Procedu re
1. Confirm that the condition is the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) clunk/thunk noise.
A. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the condition .
B. Place the transfer case in 4WD High. Remove the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) and
test drive the vehicle.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TI S) , applicable model year Repair Manual:
•
2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain - Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller w! Center Bearing Shaft Assy
(4WD Regular Cab Type) I (4WD Access Cab and Double Cab Type): Overhaul"
• 2006 - 201 3 Tacoma:
Drivetrain - Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller Shaft: Rear Propeller
Shaft Assembly (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access Cab 4WD and Double Cab 4WD):
Removal"
• 2006 : (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2007 : (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2008 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
•
2009 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 201 O (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2011 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
•
201 2 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 20 13 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
C. Is the clunk/thunk noise eliminated when coming to a stop and/or when accelerating from
a stop?
• YES •
Replace the Rear Propeller Shaft (driveshaft) Assembly. Go to step 2.
NO - This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis to isolate the cause of
the condition .
2. Install the NEW Propeller Shaft (driveshaft) Assembly.
Refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma :
Drivetrain - Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller w/Center Bearing Shaft Assy
(4WD Regular Cab Type) I (4WD Access Cab and Double Cab Type): Overhaul"
• 2006 - 2013 Tacoma:
Drivetrain - Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller Shaft: Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly
(for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access Cab 4WD and Double Cab 4WD) : Installation"
• 2006: (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2007: (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2008 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2009 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 201 O (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2011 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2012 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2013 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
NOTE
Reuse the spacers provided under the center support bearing to ensure the proper alignment
of the center support bearing.
3. Test drive and confirm that NO abnormal vibrations or shudders occur while driving, and that
the propeller shaft (driveshaft) clunk/thunk noise is elim inated.
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