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T-SB-0016-13 February 1, 2013 Technical Service Bulletin

AWD Rear Propeller Shaft (Driveshaft) Clunk/Thunk Noise

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Category Drivetrain
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Section Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft Market USA ASE Certification ds
Applicability

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2005 - 2012 Tacoma Transmission(s): 4AT, SAT
Introduction

Some 4WD 2005 - 2012 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 when accelerating from a stop. Improvements have been implemented on the

tear propeller shaft (driveshaft) to reduce this condition. Utilize the following repair procedure to
address this condition.

Warranty Information

WHEEL
OP CODE DESCRIPTION My MODEL | Base: | ATM | TIME OFP v1 (12
R & R Rear Propeller 37110-04220
Shaft Short | AS40F | 0.6 | 37440-04221
37100-04390
TC1103 ‘05-12 | Te ue “~ 37100-04391 91 | 55
>} R&R Rear Propeller acoma ong
Shaft Assembly with oe | 37100-04340
Center Support Bearing AT50F
Super 37100-04360
Long 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
Parts Information
am 1 PART NUMBER PART NUMBER aT ewe ary
Short Sees 37110-04222 Shaft Assy, Propeller | 1
A340F
Sree ooo 37100-04392 1
Long
37100-04340 Shaft Assy, Propeller
37100-04341 37100-04342 wiCenter Bearing i
ATSOF 37100-04360
Super Long 37100-04361 37100-04362 1

* Wheel Base Length: Short = 2785 mm (109.6 in.), Long = 3235 mm (127.4 in.), Super Long = 3570 mm (140.6 in.)

Repair Procedure

1. Confirm that the condition is the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) clunk/thunk noise.

A. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the condition.

8. 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 year Repair Manual:

+ 2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain — Drive Shaf/Propeller Shaft — “Propeller w/Center Bearing Shaft Assy
(4WD Regular Cab Type) / (4WD Access Cab and Double Cab Type): Overhaul”

+ 2006 — 2012 Tacoma:
Drivetrain — Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft — “Propeller Shaft: Rear Propeller
Shaft Assembly (for Regular Cab 4WD) / (for Access Cab 4WD and Double Cab 4WD):

Removal”

* 2006: (for Regular Cab 4WD) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
* 2007: (for Regular Cab 4WD) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD}
* 2008 (for Requiar Cab 4V/D) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
» 2009 (for Regular Cab 4WD) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
+ 2010 (for Regular Cab 4WD) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD}
* 2011 (for Regular Cab 4WD) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
* 2012 (for Requiar Cab 4WD} / (for Access and Doubie 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 Shait Assy
(4WD Regular Cab Type) / (4WD Access Cab and Double Cab Type): Overhaul”

* 2006 — 2012 Tacoma:
Drivetrain — Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft - “Propeller Shaft: Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly
(for Regular Cab 4WD) / (for Access Cab 4WD and Double Cab 4WD): installation”

« 2006: (for Regular Cab 4WD) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
* 2007: (for Regular Cab 4W0D) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
* 2008 (for Regular Cab 4WD) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
* 2009 (for Requiar Cab 4WD) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
+ 2010 (for Regular Cab 4WD) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
« 2011 (for Requiar Cab 4WD) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
+ 2012 (for Requiar Cab 4WD) / (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)

NOTE

Re-use 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 eliminated.

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