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Driveline Vibration Under Deceleration Between 30 - 10
mph
Service
Category

Drivetrain

Section

Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft

Market USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2016 - 2023

Tacoma

VDS(s): AZ5CN, CZ5AN, EZ5CN, GZ5AN,
RZ5CN, SZ5AN
Drive Type(s): 2WD, 4WD
Transmission(s): 6AT

REVISION NOTICE
November 28, 2022 Rev1:
• Applicability has been updated to include 2022 – 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles.
• The Introduction, Production Change Information, Warranty Information, Parts Information, and
Repair Procedure sections have 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-0071-19.
• Applicability has been updated to include 2020 – 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles.
• The entire bulletin has been updated.
Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0071-19 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.

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Introduction

Some 2016 – 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission (6AT)
may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) typically 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 models equipped with an automatic transmission (6AT). Do NOT
use the spring part number found in the Service Bulletin for ANY manual transmission 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.

Production Change Information

•

This bulletin applies to ALL 2016 – 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles NOT equipped with the
4WD TRD Off-Road package option.

•

This bulletin applies to 2016 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with the 4WD TRD Off-Road
package option produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below
CAB TYPE

PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

5TFGZ5AN#GX040536
Double

3TMGZ5AN#GM039554
5TFCZ5AN#GX040121
3TMCZ5AN#GM039538

Access

5TFSZ5AN#GX017523

NOTE
ALL vehicles equipped with a 4WD Off-Road Package 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 vehicles equipped with a 4WD Off-Road package produced AFTER
production change effective VINs provided in the production change information table.

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Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

TIME

SU1903

Install Steering Wheel Damper
and Measure Joint Angle

1.1

Combo A

R & R Leaf Springs

OFP

T1

T2

45816-60030

9B

57

1.0

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
CAB TYPE

Double

Access

All

PART NUMBER

PART NAME

QTY

48210-04841

Spring Assy, RR RH

1

48220-04340
48220-04341
48220-04342
48220-04450
48220-04451
48220-04452
48220-04350
48220-04351
48220-04352

48220-04481

Spring Assy, RR LH

1

48210-04700
48210-04701
48210-04702
48210-04810
48210-04811
48210-04812
48210-04710
48210-04711
48210-04712

48210-04832

Spring Assy, RR RH

1

48220-04340
48220-04341
48220-04342
48220-04450
48220-04451
48220-04452
48220-04350
48220-04351
48220-04352

48220-04472

Spring Assy, RR LH

1

45713-35040

Damper, Steering Shake

1

90080-15079

Screw, With Washer

2

PREVIOUS

NEW

48210-04700
48210-04701
48210-04702
48210-04810
48210-04811
48210-04812
48210-04710
48210-04711
48210-04712

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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.

Repair Procedure

1. Confirm the condition exists.
A. Does the vehicle exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between
30 – 10 mph?
• 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 this bulletin applies to the vehicle.
For 4WD vehicles:
(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.
For 2WD vehicles:
(1) Begin decelerating from 30 – 10 mph.
(2) Shift the vehicle from Drive to Neutral.
Did the vehicle vibration sensation remain the same when decelerating in neutral?
• YES — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
• NO — Continue to step 2.

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Repair Procedure (continued)

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 TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
•

2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023 Tacoma:
Vehicle Interior – Supplemental Restraint Systems – “Supplemental Restraint Systems:
Steering Pad: Removal”

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

Figure 1.

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Steering Wheel Switch Wire Harness
Retainer Bracket

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Repair Procedure (continued)

4. Install the steering wheel damper using
two NEW screws in the locations shown.

Figure 2.

Torque: 2.35 N*m (24 kgf*cm, 20.8 in*lbf)
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

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

2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023 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.

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Repair Procedure (continued)

7. Set up 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.

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.

•

Small flange (Figure 5) — Go to step 10.
NOTE
Make sure to wipe off the area BEFORE taking the pinion flange measurement.

Figure 4.

Figure 5.

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Up

1

Up

2

Front

2

Front