NHTSA ID Number: 10133787
Manufacturer Communication Number: T-SB-0249-12 Rev
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-23
Summary
Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel around 15-25 mph caused by a second order driveline vibration. Use the following procedure to address the condition.
CP)TOYOTA
T-SB-0249-12 Revi December 21, 2012 Technical Service Bulletin
Driveline Vibration Between 15 - 25 MPH
Service
Category Drivetrain
Toyota Supports e
Section Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft Market USA ASE Certification re
Applicability
YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2005 ~ 2013 Tacoma Body Type(s): Double Cab, Access Cab
Drive Type(s): 2WD, 4WD
Engine(s): 1GR, 2TR
Transmission(s): SAT, 4AT
VDS(s): JU4GN, JU62N, JX4CN, KU4HN, KU72N,
LU42N, LU4EN, MU4FN, MUS2N, TU22N,
TUAGN, TU62N, TX22N, TX4CN, UU42N, UU4EN
REVISION NOTICE
March 15, 2013 Rev1:
* Warranty Information, Parts Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-5B-0132-08.
* Applicability has been updated to include 2009 — 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles.
¢ The entire bulletin has been updated.
Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0132-08 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be
sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding.
Introduction
Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel around
15 — 25 mph caused by a second order driveline vibration. Use the following procedure to address
this condition.
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Driveline Vibration Between 15 - 25 MPH
Warranty Information
OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP 1 T2
12371-00140
12371-00160
EG8032 R & R Engine Mount 1.0 12371-0P030
12371-0P040
12371-0P041
48210-04380
48210-04550
48210-04551
48210-04620
48210-04650
48210-04660
48210-35420 98 | 57
. 48210-35A40
$01222 R & R Leaf Springs 14 48220-04170
48220-04190
48220-04191
48220-04260
48220-04290
48220-04300
48220-35020
48220-35040
$T1202 Install Steering Wheel Damper 0.6 45713-35050
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
* EG8032 (R & R Engine Mount): 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.
¢ $U1222 (R & R Leaf Springs) and ST4202 {Install Steering Wheel Damper): This repair is
covered under the Toyota Basic 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.
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Parts Information
DRIVETRAIN PREVIOUS PART CURRENT PART
MODEL YEAR | appLicATION NUMBER NUMBER PART NAME ary
2WD V6 12371-0P030 12371-31240 1
12371-0P040
4WD V6 12371-0P041 12371-31250
12371-00140
Le 12371-00160
48210-04660 F
48210-35420 48210-35A80 Spring Assy, RR RH 1
esontoeaon 48220-35060 Spring Assy, RR LH 1
2005 - 2013 48210-04380
48210-04550
48210-04551
48210-04620
48210-04650
48210-35A40
48220-04170
48220-04190
48220-04191 7
48220-04260 48220-35070 Spring Assy, RR LH 1
48220-04290
48220-35040
N/A 45713-35050 Damper, Steering Shake
NIA 90080-15079 Screw, w/Washer 2
Insulator, Engine Mounting, RR
42371-75170 1
4 Leaf Spring
48210-35A90 Spring Assy, RR RH 4
3 Leaf Spring
2012-2013 All
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Driveline Vibration Between 15 - 25 MPH
Repair Procedure
4. Test drive the vehicle and confirm if a vibration is felt between 15 — 25 mph while accelerating,
decelerating, or while maintaining vehicle speed.
Does the vibration occur between 15 — 25 mph?
+ YES — This bulletin does apply. Go to step 2.
* NO— This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair
Manual as necessary.
HINT
On 4WD trucks the following method can be used to confirm if this bulletin applies to the
vehicle:
© Shift into 4WD High.
» Remove the rear driveshaft and test drive the vehicle.
* If the vibration is gone, then this bulletin applies. If the vibration is still present, this
bulletin does NOT apply.
NOTE
If the vehicle has an aftermarket suspension/body lift or leveling kit installed, this bulletin
does NOT apply.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
2. Replace the Rear Engine Insulator (Rear Transmission Mount).
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and mode! year Repair
Manual:
+ 2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain — Automatic Transmission/Transaxle — “Automatic Transmission Assy (A340E) /
(A750E): Replacement”
* 2006 - 2013 Tacoma:
Drivetrain — Automatic Transmission/Transaxle — “A340E / A750E Automatic Transmission:
Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal / Installation”
2006 Tacoma (A340E): Removal / Installation
2006 Tacoma (A750E): Removal / Installation
2007 Tacoma (A340E): Removal / Installation
2007 Tacoma (A750E): Removal / Installation
2008 Tacoma (A340E): Removal / Installation
2008 Tacoma {A750E): Removal / Installation
2009 Tacoma (A340E): Removal / Installation
2009 Tacoma (A750E): Removal / Installation
2010 Tacoma (A340E): Removal / Installation
2010 Tacoma (A750E): Removal / installation
2011 Tacoma (A340E): Removal / Installation
2011 Tacoma (A750E): Removal / Installation
2011 Tacoma (A750F): Removal / Installation
2012 Tacoma (A340E): Removal / Installation
2012 Tacoma (A750E): Removal / Installation
2012 Tacoma (A750F): Removal / Installation
2013 Tacoma (A340E): Removal / Installation
2013 Tacoma (A750E): Removal / Installation
2013 Tacoma (A750F): Removal / Installation
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
HINT
Refer to Figures 1 and 2 to confirm the proper part identification by examining the label on the
part, and for the proper positioning of the new engine mount in ATM equipped trucks.
Figure 1. 2WD Rear Engine Insulator Figure 2. 4WD Rear Engine Insulator
1 | Front of Vehicte
14 | Front of Vehicle 2 | Label
2 | tseet ENGINE L0.ON LABEL LABEL COLOR
ENGINE LD.ON LABEL — LABEL COLOR 1GR VA Green
27TR RA Purple
1GR VA Green
3. Test drive the vehicle after rear engine mount installation and confirm if a vibration is felt between
15 - 25 mph while accelerating, decelerating, or while maintaining vehicle speed.
Is a vibration still felt between 15 — 25 mph?
* YES — Go to step 4.
* NO— Repair is complete.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
4. Replace the rear leaf springs.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
+ 2005 Tacoma:
Suspension — Rear Suspension — “Rear LH Spring Assy: Overhaul”
* 2006 - 2013 Tacoma:
Suspension — Rear Suspension — “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: 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
5, 2005 — 2011 model year vehicles: Test drive and confirm the repair.
6. 2012 - 2013 model year vehicles ONLY: Test drive the vehicle after rear leaf spring replacement
and confirm if a vibration is felt between 15 — 25 mph while accelerating, decelerating, or while
maintaining vehicle speed.
ls a vibration still felt between 15 — 25 mph?
+ YES — Goto step 7.
+ NO— Repair is complete.
7. Install the steering wheel damper.
A. Remove the steering whee! pad.
NOTICE
Wait at LEAST 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and
the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery before performing this
procedure,
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
* 2012 / 2013 Tacoma:
Vehicle Interior —- Supplemental Restraint Systems — "Supplemental
Restraint System: Steering Pad: Removal”
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
B. Remove the steering wheel switch wire harness retainer bracket (only for vehicles with
steering wheel mounted switches).
Is the steering wheel switch wire harness retainer bracket present? (See Figure 3.)
* YES — Proceed with removal of the bracket.
+. NO — Proceed to step C.
Figure 3.
[1 | steering Wheet Switch Wire Harness Retainer Bracket
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
C. Install the steering whee! damper with 2 new screws in the location shown in Figure 4.
CAUTION
Use care when handling the drivers airbag wire harness during steering wheel damper
installation.
Torque: 2.35 N*m (24 kgf*cm, 20.8 in*lbf)
Figure 4,
1 | Damper 4 | Screw
2 | Steering Wheel Switch Wire Harness 5 | Drivers Airbag Wire Harness
3. | Wire Retainer Hooks
NOTE
Secure the steering wheel switch wires to the steering wheel damper bracket hooks as
seen in Figure 4.
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