T-TT-0490-18

Tech Tip T-TT-0490-18
March 22, 2018
Subject
Market
Squeak Noise From Front of Vehicle On Uneven
Surfaces - NO.1 Body Mount
USA
Service Category
Section
Suspension
Front Suspension
Applicability
16-18MY Tacoma16-18 MY Tacoma
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2016-2018
Tacoma
CONDITION
Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rattle noise from the FR RH Body Mount Bushing when driving
over uneven roads or bumps. Make sure to confirm that noise is coming from RH FR (No.1) Body
Mount Bushing before proceeding.
Location of RH No.1 Body Mount
RECOMMENDATIONS
After confirming the noise from front RH No.1 Body Mount, submit the following information in a DPR:
1. BEFORE uninstalling the bolt from No.1 Body Mount, take a photo of the bushing condition and
position in relation to the frame.
Example of bushing condition photo
Expires on
Ver. 2.9 01/01/2018 T
06/22/2018
© 2018, Toyota Motor Sales, USA
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Tech Tip T-TT-0490-18
March 22, 2018
Subject
Market
Squeak Noise From Front of Vehicle On Uneven
Surfaces - NO.1 Body Mount
USA
Applicability
RECOMMENDATIONS
2. After the bolt is removed, take a photo of the bolt witness mark to the body and note the
direction of the offset. (see below for detail)
Location of Bolt top mounting surface and witness mark example
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Expires on
Ver. 2.9 01/01/2018 T
06/22/2018
© 2018, Toyota Motor Sales, USA
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