T-SB-0160-18

December 17, 2018

Transaxle Whine Noise, Harsh Shift, MIL ON, or
Reduced Power
Service
Category

Drivetrain

Section

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Market USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2017 - 2018

Highlander, Sienna

Transmission(s): 8AT

Introduction

Some 2017 – 2018 model year Highlander and Sienna vehicles may exhibit a whine noise while
driving, a harsh shift, MIL ON, or reduced power.
The following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may be present.


P07457F



P07757F



P07957F



P28077F



P28167F



P08BA7F



P27137F



P07407E



P27567F



P211904



P071531

For transaxles within the specified dates that meet the required symptoms, a remanufactured
transaxle is available. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.

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Production Change Confirmation Procedure

Locate the transaxle serial number, found on the sticker located on the transaxle assembly
side cover or on the engraved location as shown. A serial number decoder is also
provided below.
Figure 1. Serial Number Sticker and Engraved Serial Number Location

1

2

1

Serial Num ber Sticker

2

Engraved Serial Number Location

Figure 2. AW Plant Serial Number Decoder

MODEL

PLANT

DRIVETRAIN

PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE AT SERIAL NUMBER

AW

8AT

7A617E03416

Highlander
Sienna

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Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

369011
R & R Transaxle
369011Q

MODEL

TIME

Sienna (FWD)

7.4

Sienna (AWD)

8.5

Highlander (FWD)

7.3

Highlander (AWD)

8.2

OFP

30500-####0

T1

T2

TBD*

TBD*

*T1 and T2 values are based on replacement phenomenon.

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
PART NUMBER

PART NAME

QTY

Reman ATM

1*

30510-45071-84
30510-45081-84
30510-48601-84
2 – 3*

90080-43036
Gasket, Exhaust Pipe
17451-0D140

1

17173-0P040

Gasket, Exhaust Manifold to Head

1**

17176-31130

Gasket, Air Surge Tank to Intake Manifold

1**

90080-17238

Nut, Lock

2

90080-11555

Bolt, W/Washer

1

95381-03025

Pin, Cotter

2

90080-52017

Ring, Hole Snap

1

90901-19060

Bolt, W/Washer

1***

90521-73001

Ring, Hole Snap

1***

35150-45010

Plug Assy, Transmission Case

1

90430-18008

Gasket

2

90116-12051

3***
Bolt, Stud

90116-12052

1***

12157-10010

Gasket, Drain Plug

2***

08885-02506

Gear Oil, LT 75W-85

As Needed***

00289-ATFWS

ATF WS

As Needed

00272-SLLC2

Super Long Life Coolant

As Needed

*Use the VIN # to order the correct transaxle and quantity of gaskets.
**Highlander ONLY.
***AWD vehicle ONLY.

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Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)

PART NUMBER

QTY

Drive Shaft Nut Chisel*

09930-00010

1

Ball Joint Puller*

09960-20010-01

1

Drive Shaft Remover Attachment*

09520-01010-02

1

Differential Side Gear Shaft Tool

09520-24010

1

Transmission Oil Plug

09325-20010

1

Ratcheting Strap*

00002-2SUPP

1

Crankshaft Pulley Holding Tool*

09213-70011

1

Companion Flange Holding Tool*

09330-00021

1

Transmission Fill System*

00002-11100-02

1

Engine Support Bar*

00002-ESUPPT-01

1

*Essential SST.

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

SUPPLIER

Techstream 2.0*
Techstream Lite

PART NUMBER

TS2UNIT
ADE

Techstream Lite (Green Cable)

TSLITEPDLR01
TSLP2DLR01

*Essential SST.

NOTE
 Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
 Software version 13.30.018 or later is required.
 Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE)
at 1-800-368-6787.

Repair Procedure

1. Confirm the transaxle serial number.
Does the transaxle serial number begin with 7A6 AND come BEFORE 7A617E03416?
 YES — Continue to step 2.


QTY

NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
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Repair Procedure (continued)

2. Confirm the NT sensor speed.
A. Connect Techstream to the vehicle and select Engine Data List.
B. Place the vehicle in Park and apply the parking brake.
C. Increase the engine speed to 1,000 rpm.
Is the NT sensor speed less than or equal to the specification in Table 1 at the
given parameter?
NOTE
Use parameter No. 1 or No. 2 in Table 1.



YES — Continue to step 3.



NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.

Figure 3.

Table 1.
PARAMETER
NO.

SHIFT
POSITION

ENGINE
SPEED
(rpm )

P

1,000

1
2

NT SENSOR SPEED (rpm )

A/T OIL TEMPERATURE NO. 1

CONTINUE DIAGNOSIS
USING THE APPLICABLE
REPAIR MANUAL

GO TO STEP 3

81° – 104°F (27° – 40°C)

Greater Than 850

850 or Under

105° – 212°F (41° – 100°C)

Greater Than 900

900 or Under

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Repair Procedure (continued)

3. Confirm if ANY of the following conditions are present.
A. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P07457F, P07757F, P07957F, P28077F, P28167F,
P08BA7F, P27137F, P07407E, P27567F, P211904, or P071531 is present.
B. Harsh shift.
C. A whine noise is present while driving in D range.
Refer to the video links below for examples of the whine noise condition.
Whine Noise Example No. 1 / Whine Noise Example No. 2
Are ANY of the conditions listed above present?
 YES — Continue to step 4.


NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.

4. Replace the transaxle.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:


2017 – 2018 Highlander (2WD):
Drivetrain – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle – “UA80E Automatic Transmission /
Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal / Installation”



2017 – 2018 Highlander (4WD):
Drivetrain – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle – “UA80F Automatic Transmission /
Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal / Installation”



2017 – 2018 Sienna (2WD):
Drivetrain – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle – “UA80E Automatic Transmission /
Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal / Installation”



2017 – 2018 Sienna (4WD):
Drivetrain – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle – “UA80F Automatic Transmission /
Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal / Installation”

5. Test-drive the vehicle to confirm proper operation.

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