NHTSA ID Number: 10133949
Manufacturer Communication Number: T-SB-0250-12
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-23
Summary
Some 2WD 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 when accelerating from a stop. Improvements have been implemented on the rear propelled shaft (driveshaft). Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to improve this condition.
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T-SB-0250-12 December 21, 2012 Technical Service Bulletin
2WD Rear Propeller Shaft (Driveshaft) Clunk/Thunk Noise
Service
Category Drivetrain
Toyota Supports ae
Section Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft Market USA een
Applicability
YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2005 — 2012 Tacoma Transmission(s): 4AT, SAT
Introduction
Some 2WD 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 rear propeller
shaft (driveshaft). Utilize the following repair procedure to address this condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE DESCRIPTION MY ATM Aisee TIME OFP v1 | T2
Short 37110-04180
37110-04181
R & R Driveshaft Assembly 37100-04300
(Rear) (Regular Cab) AS40E 0.6 | 37100-04301
Long
ine? 37100-04270
. L 37100-04350
R & R Driveshaft Assembly ong 37100-04351
(Rear) with Intermediate Shaft A750E 0.8
with Center Support Bearing Super 37100-04380
Long 37100-04381
* Wheel Base Length: Short = 2785 mm (109.6 in.), Long = 3235 mm (127.4 in.), Super Long = 3571 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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Parts Information
é PREVIOUS PART CURRENT PART
ATM WHEEL BASE NUMBER NUMBER PART NAME aTy
37110-04180
Short 37110-04181 37110-04182 Shaft Assy, Propeller 1
37100-04300
A340E Sere 37100-04302 1
37100-04270
Lon 37100-04272 1
37100-04271 Shaft Assy, Propeller w/Ctr
37100-04350 Bearing
37100-04361 37100-04352 1
A750E -
Super Long a Opodse, | 37100-04382 1
* Wheel Base Length: Short = 2785 mm (109.6 in.), Long = 3235 mm (127.4 in.), Super Long = 3571 mm (140.6 in.)
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm that the condition is the rear propeller shait (driveshaft) clunk/thunk noise.
A. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the condition.
B. Place the vehicle on the lift and confirm all drivetrain mounts are torqued properly.
C. Are the transmission mount bolts and transmission cross member bolts torqued properly?
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model year Repair Manual:
* 2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain — Automatic Transmission/Transaxle — “Automatic Transmission Assy {A340E)
/ (A75GE): Replacement”
* 2006 — 2012 Tacoma:
Drivetrain — Automatic Transmission/Transaxle — “A340E/A750E Automatic
Transmission: Automatic Transmission Assembly: installation”
2006 Tacoma:
2007 Tacoma:
2008 Tacoma:
2009 Tacoma:
2010 Tacoma:
2011 Tacoma:
2012 Tacoma:
A340E / A750E
A340E / A750E
A340E / AT50E
A340E / A750E
A340E / A750E
A340E / A750E
A340E / AT50E
* YES — Replace the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft). Go to step 2.
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2WD Rear Propeller Shaft (Driveshaft) Clunk/Thunk Noise
Repair Procedure (Continued)
* NO — Properly torque the transmission mount bolts and transmission cross member
bolts and test drive to confirm the noise is gone.
lf the noise is still present, go to step 2.
2. Install the NEW propeller shaft (driveshaft) assembly.
NOTE
Re-use the spacers provided under the center support bearing to ensure the proper alignment
of the center support bearing.
Refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
* 2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain — Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft — “Propeller Shaft Assy (2WD Regular Cab Type) /
(2WD Access & Double Cab Type): Overhaul”
* 2006 — 2012 Tacoma:
Drivetrain — Drive Shati/Propelier Shaft — “Propeller Shaft Assembly (for Regular Cab 2WD)
/ (for Access Cab 2WD and Double Cab 2WD): Removal / Installation”
* 2006 Tacoma (Regular Cab}: Removal / Installation
- 2006 Tacoma (Access/Double Cab): Removal / Installation”
* 2007 Tacoma (Regular Cab): Removai / installation
* 2007 Tacoma (Access/Double Cab): Removal / installation
* 2008 Tacoma {(Reguiar Cab): Removat / Installation
* 2008 Tacoma (Access/Double Cab): Removal / Installation
* 2009 Tacoma (Regular Cab): Removal / Installation
* 2009 Tacoma (Access/Double Cab): Removal / Installation
* 2010 Tacoma (Regular Cab): Removal / Installation
- 2010 Tacoma (Access/Double Cab): Removal / Installation
* 2011 Tacoma (Regular Cab): Removal / Installation
* 2011 Tacoma (Access/Double Cab): Removal / installation
* 2012 Tacoma (Regular Cab}: Removal / installation
+ 2012 Tacoma (Access/Double Cab): Removal / Installation
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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