T-TT-0418-16

Tech Tip T-TT-0418-16
Subject
September 29, 2016
Market
14-17MY Tundra TRD Skid Plate Noise
Service Category
Section
Vehicle Exterior
Exterior Panels/Trim
USA
Applicability
2014-2017 MY Tundra
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2014-2017
Tundra
CONDITION

Customer may note a “creaking” or “crackling” noise coming from the lower front end. This has been
attributed in several cases to the TRD front skid plate contacting the frame cross member.
RECOMMENDATIONS

Reference TRD Skid Plate installation instructions (2014-2016 Tundra TRD Skid Plate PT93834140 Rev. A) for proper reinstallation.

Give special attention to the critical notes listed below.
Note 1:
Contact between skid plate and frame cross-member
is by design. DO NOT MODIFY skid plate hardware,
add shims, washers, insulating material, etc. The
TRD skid plate has been engineered for use as a
front lifting point. Deviation from the designed
hardware could result in damage to the skid plate
during lifting.
Note 2:
Skid plate fastener torques are CRITICAL to prevent
abnormal noise and ensure safe usage of integrated
jack point. See torque reference table, Fig. 1-1.
Expires on
Ver. 2.7 01/01/2016 T
09/29/2017
© 2016, Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Page 1 of 2
Tech Tip T-TT-0418-16
September 29, 2016
Subject
Market
14-17MY Tundra TRD Skid Plate Noise
USA
Applicability
RECOMMENDATIONS
Note 3:
Rear fasteners include wedge spacers with a specific
orientation. See Fig. 1-2 and Fig. 1-3 for correct
orientation.
Note 4:
Rear lock nuts are non-reusable. Always use new lock
nuts when re-installing skid plate. Replacement lock
nuts are included in service hardware kit, part number:
PT938-34140-HW
LINK REFERENCES

2014-2016 Tundra TRD Skid Plate PT938-34140 Rev. A
Expires on
Ver. 2.7 01/01/2016 T
09/29/2017
© 2016, Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Page 2 of 2