T-TT-0400-16 Rev

Tech Tip T-TT-0400-16
Subject
October 05, 2016
Market
14-16MY Highlander POST C/M Trailing Arm Noise
Service Category
Section
Suspension
Rear Suspension
USA
Applicability
14-16MY Highlander
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2014-2016
Highlander
CONDITION
POST TSB Rear Trailing Arm Noise.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Diagnose as normal
 Spray the rear trailing arm bushings with soapy water to confirm noise is coming from trailing
arm bushings. Noise should be diminished upon application.
Create a report for any vehicles identified with this issue (POST TSB ONLY).
Please include the following:
 Picture of bushings.
 Include part numbers on bushings.
o Type bushing part numbers directly into report.


o NOTE: These are not trailing arm service part numbers.
o Continue to use trailing arm part numbers as OFP.
Advise on any diagnosis procedures used to determine failed component.
o Example: Sprayed bushings with soapy water, rechecked concern, noise no longer
present.
If further clarification is required, please contact the TAS Hotline for support.
Expires on
Ver. 2.7 01/01/2016 T
10/05/2017
Rev1
© 2016, Toyota Motor Sales, USA
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Tech Tip T-TT-0400-16
October 05, 2016
Subject
Market
14-16MY Highlander POST C/M Trailing Arm Noise
USA
Applicability
LINK REFERENCES
1.
T-SB-0016-16: '14 Highlander, Highlander HV: Abnormal ("Squeak") Noise From Rear
Suspension Over Uneven Road
Expires on
Ver. 2.7 01/01/2016 T
10/05/2017
Rev1
© 2016, Toyota Motor Sales, USA
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