T-SB-0071-19

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June 24, 2019

Driveline Vibration Under Deceleration Around 30 – 10
mph
Service
Category

Drivetrain

Section

Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft

Market USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2016 - 2019

Tacoma

VDS(s): CZ5AN, GZ5AN, SZ5AN
Engine(s): 2GR
Drive Type(s): 4WD
Transmission(s): 6AT

REVISION NOTICE
June 15, 2020 Rev2:
 The Repair Procedure section has been updated.
April 23, 2020 Rev1:
 The Parts Information section has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0171-16.
 The Repair Procedure section has been updated.
Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0171-16 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.

Introduction

Some 2016 – 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may
exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 30 – 10 mph. This vibration is
felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to
address this condition.
NOTE
 This Service Bulletin ONLY applies to 4WD models equipped with 6AT. Do NOT use the spring part
number found in the Service Bulletin for ANY manual transmission vehicles or PreRunner models.
This could lead to NEW, currently nonexistent issues.
 If the vehicle is installed with an aftermarket suspension/body lift or leveling kit, this Service Bulletin
does NOT apply.

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Production Change Information



This bulletin applies to all 2016 – 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles NOT equipped with the
TRD Off-Road package option.



This bulletin applies to 2016 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with the TRD Off-Road
package option produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
CAB TYPE

PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

5TFGZ5AN#GX040536
3TMGZ5AN#GM039554

Double

5TFCZ5AN#GX040121
3TMCZ5AN#GM039538

Access

5TFSZ5AN#GX017523

NOTE
ALL TRD Off-Road package vehicles produced AFTER the effective VIN change use the same springs in
production as the countermeasure part numbers listed in this Service Bulletin. Do NOT follow this Service
Bulletin for TRD Off-Road equipped vehicles produced AFTER production change effective VINs provided in
the production change information table.

Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

SU1903

Install Steering Wheel Damper
and Measure Joint Angle

TIME

OFP

T1

T2

9B

57

1.1

SU1904

Install Steering Wheel Damper,
Measure Joint Angle,
and R & R Leaf Springs

(Damper = 0.6)
(Measure Angles = 0.5)

2.1

45816-60030

48210-04700
48210-04810
48210-04710
48220-04340
48220-04450
48220-04350

APPLICABLE WARRANTY
 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
PART NUMBER

CAB TYPE

PART NAME

QTY

48210-04840

Spring Assy, RR RH

1

48220-04480

Spring Assy, RR LH

1

48210-04830

Spring Assy, RR RH

1

48220-04470

Spring Assy, RR LH

1

45713-35040

Damper, Steering Shake

1

90080-15079

Screw, With Washer

2

PREVIOUS

NEW

48210-04700
48210-04810
48210-04710
48220-04340
48220-04450
48220-04350
48210-04700
48210-04810
48210-04710
48220-04340
48220-04450
48220-04350

Double

Access

All

Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)

PART NUMBER

QTY

Digital Angle Gauge*

01815-00102

1

*Essential SST.

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

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Repair Procedure

1. Confirm the vibration condition exists under deceleration between the speeds of 30 – 10 mph.
A. Does the vehicle exhibit a vibration under the conditions described above?


YES — Continue to substep B.



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

B. Use the following method to determine if the driveline vibration is normal or if this
bulletin applies.
(1) Remove the rear driveshaft.
(2) Shift into 4WD HI.
(3) Test-drive the vehicle.
After using that method, does the vehicle exhibit a vibration:



YES — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
NO — Continue to step 2.

2. Remove the steering wheel pad.
CAUTION
Wait at LEAST 90 seconds AFTER disconnecting the cable from the negative (–) battery
terminal to disable the SRS system.

Refer to the TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:


2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 Tacoma:
Vehicle Interior – Supplemental Restraint Systems – “Supplemental Restraint Systems:
Steering Pad: Removal”

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Repair Procedure (continued)

3. Remove the steering wheel switch wire
harness retainer bracket (ONLY for vehicles
with steering wheel mounted switches).

Figure 1.

1

4. Install the steering wheel damper using
two NEW screws in the locations shown.
Torque: 2.35 N*m (24 kgf*cm, 20.8 in*lbf)

Steering Wheel Switch Wire Harness
Retainer Bracket

Figure 2.

NOTICE
When disconnecting ANY airbag
connector, take care not to damage the
airbag wire harness.

NOTE
Secure the steering wheel switch wires to
the steering wheel damper bracket hooks
as shown.

1

Damper

2

Steering Wheel Switch Wire Harness

3

Damper Bracket Wire Retainer Hook

4

Screw

5

Driver Side Airbag Wire Harness

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Repair Procedure (continued)

5. Install the steering wheel pad.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:


2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 Tacoma:
Vehicle Interior – Supplemental Restraint Systems – “Supplemental Restraint Systems:
Steering Pad: Installation”

6. Raise the vehicle using a drive-on hoist or wheel alignment rack.
NOTE
Vehicle suspension MUST be at ride height.

7. Setup the digital angle gauge
A. Clean the gauge mounting surfaces of any dust and debris.
B. Place the gauge with the screen facing the passenger side of the vehicle up/down.
NOTE
The digital angle gauge is directional and must be placed with the screen facing the passenger
side of the vehicle for the up/down indicator to properly display the angle. The tool indicates a
positive or negative angle based on the right side of the tools vertical location.

C. Power on the digital angle gauge and set it
to “Absolute Mode.” ABS will be displayed in
the upper right corner of the display as
shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3. Digital Angle Gauge

1

1

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Indicates Absolute Mode

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Repair Procedure (continued)

8. Verify which flange type the vehicle is equipped with.


Large flange (Figure 4) — Continue to step 9.

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