T-SB-0040-12 Rev

T-SB-0040-12
February 16, 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
2010 – 2013
4Runner
VDS(s): BU5JR
REVISION NOTICE
June 13, 2014 Rev1:
• Applicability has been updated to include 2013 model year 4Runner vehicles.
• The Production Change Information section has been added.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 4WD equipped 2010 – 2013 model year SR5 and Trail grade 4Runner vehicles 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. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to improve
this condition.
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs
shown below.
TRANSMISSION
GRADE
DRIVETRAIN
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
5AT
SR5/Trail
4WD
JTEBU5JR#D5124410
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
NEW
37110-6A520
37110-35A90
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
37110-6A520
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 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 (TIS), applicable model and model year
Repair Manual:
• 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 4Runner:
Drivetrain – Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft – “Propeller Shaft Assembly (for 4WD): Removal
C. Is the clunk/thunk noise eliminated when coming to a stop and/or when accelerating from
a stop?
• If Yes — Replace the rear Propeller Shaft (driveshaft) Assembly. Go to Step 2.
• If No — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis to isolate cause of the condition.
2. Install the NEW rear Propeller Shaft (driveshaft) Assembly.
• 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 4Runner:
Drivetrain – Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft – “Propeller Shaft Assembly (for 4WD): Installation
3. Test drive and confirm that NO abnormal vibrations or shudders occur while driving, and that the
rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) clunk/thunk noise is eliminated.
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