M/T - Clutch Pedal Slow To Return To Released Position
T-SB-0128-12
August 6, 2012
Clutch Pedal Slow to Return
Service Category
Drivetrain
Section
Clutch
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2005 - 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles operated in high moisture environments and equipped with a five speed manual transmission may intermittently exhibit a condition where the clutch pedal is slower to return to the released position. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this difficult-to-diagnose condition.
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
Warranty Information
Parts Information
Required Tools & Equipment
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition.
2. Remove the clutch release cylinder for inspection. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model year Tacoma Repair Manual:
^ 2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain - Clutch - "Clutch Release Cylinder: Overhaul"
^ 2006 - 2012 Tacoma:
Drivetrain - Clutch - "Clutch: Clutch Release Cylinder (for R155/R155F): Removal"
^ 2006 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
^ 2007 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
^ 2008 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
^ 2009 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
^ 2010 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
^ 2011 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
^ 2012 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
3. Remove the clutch release cylinder rubber boot and inspect for corrosion. Is corrosion found inside the clutch release cylinder?
^ YES - Go to step 4.
^ NO - This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis per the Repair Manual.
4. Replace the clutch release cylinder.
Refer to TIS, applicable model year Tacoma Repair Manual:
^ 2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain - Clutch - "Clutch Release Cylinder: Overhaul"
^ 2006 - 2012 Tacoma:
Drivetrain - Clutch - "Clutch: Clutch Release Cylinder (for R155/R155F): Installation"
^ 2006 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
^ 2007 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
^ 2008 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
^ 2009 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
^ 2010 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
^ 2011 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
^ 2012 Tacoma: (for R155) / (for R155F)
5. Confirm the repair.
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