T-SB-0016-13 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

®TOYOTA

T-SB-0016-1 3
Rev2
Technica l Service Bulleti n
February 1, 2013
4WD Rear Propeller Shaft (Driveshaft) Clunk/Thunk Noise

Service

Category
Drivetrain
Section
Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft
Market
USA
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ASE Certification
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App licability

YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2005 - 20 13
Tacoma
Transmission( s): SAT , 4AT
REVISION NOTICE

August 8, 2014 Rev2:

• The Production Change Information and Warranty Information sections have been updated.

June 3, 2014 Rev1 :

• Applicability has been updated to include 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles.

• The Production Change Information section has been added .

Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded .
Introduct ion

Some 4W D 2005 - 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may

exhibit a clunk/thunk noise from the rear of the vehicle or a "bump-from-behind" sensation just

before a stop or w hen accelerating from a stop. Improvements have been implemented on the rear

propeller shaft (d riveshaft) to reduce this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in th is bulletin to

improve this condition.
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4WD Rear Propeller Shaft (Driveshaft) Clunk/Thunk Noise
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to veh icles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs

shown below.

DRIVETRAIN
TRANSMISSION
WHEEL BASE•
A340F
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
5TFPX4EN#DX015663
Short
5TFUX4EN#DX019400
TMMTX

Long
4WD
PLANT
5TFUU4EN#DX063199

TMMBC
3TMLU4EN#DM110521
A750F
5TFLU4EN#DX063202

TMMTX

Super Long
5TFMU4FN#DX013449
TMMBC
3TMM U4FN#DM052693
•Wheel Base Length: Short = 2785 mm (109.6 in.), Long= 3235 mm (127.4 in.), Super Long= 3570 mm (140.6 1n)

Warranty Informat ion

OP CODE
TC1103
DESCRIPTION
WHEEL

BASE·
R & R Rear

Propeller Shaft Assembly
Short
R & R Rear Propeller Shaft

Assembly with Center

Support Bearing
ATM
TIME
OFP
0.6
37110-04220

37110-0422 1
A340F
37100-04390

37100-04391
Long

0.8

Super

Long
A750F
37100-04340

37100-04341
T1
T2
91
55
37 100-04360

37100-04361
•Wheel Base Length: Short= 2785 mm (109.6 in.), Long= 3235 mm (127.4 in.), Super Long= 3570 mm (140.6 in)
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.
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4WD Rear Propeller Shaft (Driveshaft) Clunk/Thunk Noise
Pa rt s Inf orm ation

PART NUMBER

ATM
WHEEL BASE*
Short

A340F

Long

A 750F
Super Long
PREVIOUS
NEW
37110-04220

371 10-04221
37 110-04222
37100-04390

37100-04391
37 100-04392
37100-04340

37100-04341
37100-04342
37100-04360

37100-04361
37100-04362
PA RT NAME
QTY
Shaft Assy, Propeller
1

1

.,_____
Shaft Assy, Propeller w/ Center Bearing
1

.,_____

1
·Wheel Base Length: Short = 2785 mm (109.6 in ), Long= 3235 mm (127.4 in.). Super Long= 3570 mm (140 6 in.)
Repair Procedu re
1. Confirm that 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 (TI S) , applicable model year Repair Manual:

•
2005 Tacoma:

Drivetrain - Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller w! Center Bearing Shaft Assy

(4WD Regular Cab Type) I (4WD Access Cab and Double Cab Type): Overhaul"
• 2006 - 201 3 Tacoma:

Drivetrain - Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller Shaft: Rear Propeller

Shaft Assembly (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access Cab 4WD and Double Cab 4WD):

Removal"

• 2006 : (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

• 2007 : (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

• 2008 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

•
2009 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 201 O (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

• 2011 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

•
201 2 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 20 13 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
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4WD Rear Propeller Shaft (Driveshaft) Clunk/Thunk Noise
Repair Procedure (Continued)
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 to isolate the cause of

the condition .
2. Install the NEW Propeller Shaft (driveshaft) Assembly.

Refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:

• 2005 Tacoma :

Drivetrain - Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller w/Center Bearing Shaft Assy

(4WD Regular Cab Type) I (4WD Access Cab and Double Cab Type): Overhaul"

• 2006 - 2013 Tacoma:

Drivetrain - Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller Shaft: Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly

(for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access Cab 4WD and Double Cab 4WD) : Installation"

• 2006: (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

• 2007: (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

• 2008 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

• 2009 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

• 201 O (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

• 2011 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

• 2012 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

• 2013 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

NOTE

Reuse the spacers provided under the center support bearing to ensure the proper alignment

of the center support bearing.
3. Test drive and confirm that NO abnormal vibrations or shudders occur while driving, and that

the propeller shaft (driveshaft) clunk/thunk noise is elim inated.
© 2014 Toyota Motor Sales, USA

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