T-SB-0046-12 Rev

T-SB-0046-12
February 23, 2012
Rev1
4WD Rear Propeller Shaft (Driveshaft) Clunk/Thunk Noise
Service
Category
Drivetrain
Section
Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2007 – 2013
FJ Cruiser
Drive Type(s): 4WD
Transmission(s): 5AT
REVISION NOTICE
October 24, 2013 Rev1:
• Applicability has been updated to include 2013 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2007 – 2013 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with automatic transmission and 4WD
may exhibit a clunk/thunk noise from the rear of the vehicle, or a “bump-from-behind” sensation just
before a stop, or when accelerating from a stop. Improvements have been implemented on the
rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) to reduce this condition. Utilize the following Repair Procedure to
address this condition.
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown
below.
MODEL
TRANSMISSION
DRIVETRAIN
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
FJ Cruiser
5AT
4WD
JTEBU4BF#DK164240
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
NEW
37110-35A00
37110-35B00
PART NAME
QTY
Propeller Shaft Assembly
1
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4WD Rear Propeller Shaft (Driveshaft) Clunk/Thunk Noise
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
370011
R & R Rear Propeller Shaft
0.8
37110-35A00
91
55
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.
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition as stated in the Introduction.
A. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) clunk/thunk noise.
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 (TIS), applicable model year Repair Manual:
• 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 FJ Cruiser:
Drivetrain – Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft – “Propeller Shaft: Rear Propeller Shaft
Assembly: Removal”
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 using the applicable
Repair Manual.
2. Install the NEW Propeller Shaft (driveshaft) Assembly.
Refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
• 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 FJ Cruiser:
Drivetrain – Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft – “Propeller Shaft: Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly:
Installation”
3. Test drive the vehicle and confirm that no abnormal vibrations or shudders occur while driving,
and that the propeller shaft (driveshaft) clunk/thunk noise is eliminated.
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