NHTSA ID Number: 10133673
Manufacturer Communication Number: T-SB-0066-11 Rev
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-23
Summary
Some 2005 ? 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission may exhibit a slipping feeling in all forward gears and reverse. Replacement of the clutch disk, clutch cover, flywheel, and clutch pedal turnover spring is required to repair the vehicle. Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
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TSB/Document ID: T-SB-0066-11 Rev
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2013-06-25
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MFR Component System:
MFR Component Subsystem:
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T-SB-0066-11
Rev1
June 28, 2011
5-Speed Manual Transmission Clutch Difficult Engaging
Service
Category
Drivetrain
Section
Clutch
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2005 – 2013
Tacoma
Engine(s): 2TR
Transmission(s): 5MT
VDS(s): KX22N, NX22N, NX4CN, NX4GN,
NX62N, PX42N, PX4EN, TX22N, TX4CN, TX4GN,
TX62N, UX42N, UX4EN
REVISION NOTICE
June 25, 2013 Rev1:
• Applicability has been updated to include 2012 – 2013 model year vehicles.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2005 – 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission may
exhibit a slipping feeling in all forward gears and reverse. Replacement of the clutch disk, clutch
cover, flywheel, and clutch pedal turnover spring is required to repair the vehicle. Follow the repair
procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown
below.
MODEL
DRIVETRAIN
2WD
Tacoma 5 Speed Manual
4WD
CAB
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
Regular
5TFNX4CN#DX021603
Access
5TFTX4CN#DX026465
Regular
5TFPX4EN#DX015170
Access
5TFUX4EN#DX018637
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Warranty Information
OP CODE
TC9018
TC9019
DESCRIPTION
R & R Clutch Disk, Clutch Cover, Flywheel,
and Clutch Pedal Turnover Spring
DRIVETRAIN
TIME
2WD
4.1
4WD
4.7
OFP
T1
T2
31250-04090
31250-04091
31250-26230
31250-26231
22
12
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 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.
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
31210-35291
Clutch Cover Assembly
1
31250-04090
31250-04091
31250-26230
31250-26231
31250-60500
Clutch Disk Assembly
1
90949-03136
90949-03132
Turnover Spring
1
13405-75060
Flywheel Assembly
1
90910-02116
Flywheel Set Bolt
10
PREVIOUS
NEW
31210-04080
31210-04081
31210-04082
31210-04083
31210-04084
31210-26170
31210-26171
31210-26172
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5-Speed Manual Transmission Clutch Difficult Engaging
Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
Crankshaft Pulley Holding Tool*
09213-54015
1
Companion Flange Holding Tool*
09330-00021
1
Clutch Diaphragm Spring Aligner**
09333-00013
1
Clutch Guide Tool
09301-00210
1
Pilot Bearing Puller
09303-35011
1
Pilot Bearing Installer
09304-30012
1
* Essential SST.
** Special Order.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
REQUIRED MATERIAL
QUANTITY
Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324, or Equivalent
As Needed
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition described in the Introduction.
Place the vehicle in every gear position (forward and reverse) and attempt to move the vehicle.
Does the vehicle move?
• YES — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair
Manual.
• NO — Go to step 2.
2. Remove the manual transmission assembly to inspect the clutch disk and clutch cover.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair
Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Manual Transmission/Transaxle – “Manual Transmission Unit Assy (R155) /
(R155F): Replacement”
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
• 2006 – 2013 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Manual Transmission/Transaxle – “R155/R155F Manual Transmission: Manual
Transmission Assembly: Removal”
• 2006 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2007 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2008 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2009 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2010 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2011 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2012 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2013 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
3. Does the clutch cover appear damaged, such as broken or excessively scored diaphragm
spring fingers?
• YES — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair
Manual.
• NO — Go to step 4.
4. Remove the clutch cover and clutch disk assembly.
Refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Clutch – “Clutch Unit (R155/R155F): Overhaul”
• 2006 – 2013 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Clutch – “Clutch: Clutch Unit (for R155) / (for R155F): Removal”
• 2006 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2007 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2008 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2009 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2010 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2011 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2012 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2013 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
5. Inspect the clutch disk friction surface.
Figure 1. Clutch Disk Missing Friction Material.
Does the clutch disk friction material display
damage such as missing or tearing of friction
material on one or both sides of the clutch disk?
See Figure 1.
• YES — Go to step 6.
• NO — This bulletin does NOT apply.
Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
6. Replace the clutch disk, clutch cover, flywheel, and clutch pedal turnover spring.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma:
• Drivetrain – Clutch – “Clutch Unit (R155/R155F): Overhaul”
• Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “Engine Rear Oil Seal (2TR-FE):
Replacement”
• 2006 – 2013 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Clutch – “Clutch: Clutch Unit (for R155) / (for R155F): Installation”
• 2006 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2007 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2008 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2009 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2010 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2011 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2012 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2013 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
• 2006 – 2009 Tacoma:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2TR-FE Engine Mechanical: Engine Rear
Oil Seal: Removal / Installation”
• 2006 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2007 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2008 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2009 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2010 – 2013 Tacoma:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2TR-FE Engine Mechanical: Rear
Crankshaft Oil Seal: Removal / Installation”
• 2010 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2011 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2012 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2013 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
7. Reinstall the manual transmission assembly.
Refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Manual Transmission/Transaxle – “Manual Transmission Unit Assy (R155) /
(R155F): Replacement”
• 2006 – 2013 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Manual Transmission/Transaxle – “R155/R155F Manual Transmission: Manual
Transmission Assembly: Installation”
• 2006 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2007 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2008 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2009 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2010 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2011 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2012 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
• 2013 Tacoma: R155 / R155F
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
• 2005 Tacoma:
• Drivetrain – Clutch – “Clutch Pedal Sub-Assy: Replacement”
• 2006 – 2013 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Clutch – “Clutch: Clutch Pedal: Removal / Installation”
• 2006 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2007 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2008 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2009 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2010 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2011 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2012 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
• 2013 Tacoma: Removal / Installation
8. Test drive the vehicle and confirm normal operation.
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