NHTSA ID Number: 10133973
Manufacturer Communication Number: T-SB-0186-12
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-23
Summary
Some 2005 ? 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak or creak noise from the clutch pedal when it is depressed or released. Changes have been made to the clutch pedal and clutch master cylinder assembly to address this condition.
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TSB/Document ID: T-SB-0186-12
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2012-10-03
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MFR Component System:
MFR Component Subsystem:
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>) TOYOTA
T-SB-0186-12 October 3, 2012 Technical Service Bulletin
Clutch Pedal Squeak/Creak Noise
Service
Category Drivetrain
Toyota Supports ie
Section Clutch Market USA ASE Certification
Applicability
YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2005 ~ 2012 Tacoma Transmission(s): SMT, 6MT
SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. TC004-06.
* Applicability has been updated to include 2007 — 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles.
* Repair Procedure has been updated.
Service Bulletin No. TC004-06 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure
to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding.
Introduction
Some 2005 — 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak or creak noise from the clutch
pedal when it is depressed or released. Changes have been made to the clutch pedal and clutch
master cylinder assembly to address this condition.
Production Change Information
This builetin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown
below.
MODEL DRIVETRAIN ENGINE PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
5TFNX4CN#CX013530
2TR-FE
2WD STFTX4CN#CX017059
1GR-FE 5TFTU4CN#CX001419
Tacoma STFPX4EN#CX010542
2TR-FE
na 5STFUX4EN#CX013317
STFUU4EN#CX037545
1GR-FE
S5TFLU4EN#CX037544
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Clutch Pedal Squeak/Creak Noise
Page 2 of 3
Warranty Information
bulletin.
OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP Tt 12
R & R Clutch Pedal Sub-assembly and
313011 Clutch Master Cylinder Assembly BU 31311-04011 eM a
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
Parts Information
PREVIOUS PART NUMBER | CURRENT PART NUMBER PART NAME Qty
ee 31420-04020 Clutch Master Cylinder Assembly 1
31311-04010
31311-04011 31311-04012 Clutch Pedal Sub-assembly 1
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED MATERIAL QUANTITY
MP (Multi-Purpose} Grease As Needed
Brake Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 As Needed
PART NUMBER arty
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
Union Nut Wrench 10 mm
09023-00101
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
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TOYOTA T-SB-0186-12 October 3, 2012 Page 3 of 3
Clutch Pedal Squeak/Creak Noise
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm there is a squeak or creak noise from the clutch pedal assembly when it is depressed or
released.
Is the noise coming from the clutch pedal assembly?
* YES — Go to step 2.
* NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for diagnosis.
NOTE
Be sure the noise is from the clutch pedal assembly, and not from other components related
to the clutch system.
2. Replace the clutch pedal and clutch master Figure t.
cylinder assembly.
NOTE
Be sure to apply MP Grease where the clutch
master cylinder clevis and clutch pedal meet
in addition to the locations identified in the
Repair Manual (See Figure 1.)
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS),
applicable model year Tacoma Repair Manual:
* 2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain -— Clutch - “Clutch Pedal
sub-Assy: Replacement’
* 2006 — 2012 Tacoma:
Drivetrain ~ Clutch - “Clutch: Clutch Pedat:
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
3. Confirm the repair.
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