Steering - Rattling Noise On Rough Roads
T-SB-0119-10Rev1
May 3, 2010
Steering Intermediate Shaft Rattle Noise
Service Category
Steering
Section
Steering Gear/Linkage
Market
USA
Applicability
TSB REVISION NOTICE
May 26, 2010 Rev1:
^ The Op Code has been corrected in the Warranty Information table.
Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2005 - 2010 model year 4WD Tacoma and 2WD Tacoma PreRunner vehicles may exhibit steering rattle noise when driven over rough road surfaces. A newly designed steering intermediate shaft has been made available for service to address this condition.
Warranty Information
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 bulletin.
Parts Information
Repair Procedure
Note
Prior to removing the steering intermediate shaft, make sure the steering wheel and front wheels are straight and remain stationary. Once the intermediate shaft is removed, do NOT allow the steering wheel to spin freely. Use a steering wheel holder to keep the steering wheel from turning.
1. Install a steering wheel holder.
2. Remove the steering column hole cover by disengaging the 4 clips.
3. Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft.
4. Remove the one bolt that attaches the intermediate shaft to the steering column and discard the bolt.
5. Access the intermediate shaft from the driver's side engine cover and remove the 2 clips that hold the engine cover.
6. Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft as shown.
7. Remove the upper bolt that attaches the intermediate shaft No.1 to the intermediate shaft No.2.
Loosen the lower bolt then slide the shaft up and out.
8. Place matchmarks on the NEW intermediate shaft.
A. Place the NEW steering intermediate shaft next to the original intermediate shaft.
B. Transfer the matchmarks on the original intermediate shaft to the same locations on the NEW steering intermediate shaft.
9. Install the NEW steering intermediate shaft.
A. Align the matchmarks and install the intermediate shaft to the steering column first.
B. Align the matchmarks and install the intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.
NOTICE
Make sure the intermediate shaft is in the correct position when installing.
10. Install the NEW bolt.
Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf)
11. Tighten the 2 intermediate shaft bolts.
Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf)
12. Install the column hole cover with the 4 clips.
13. Remove the steering wheel holder from the vehicle.
14. Road test the vehicle to verify the repair. Confirm that the steering wheel is centered and no warning lights illuminate during the test drive.
15. If the steering wheel is not centered follow the Repair Manual steering wheel centering procedure.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model year Tacoma Repair Manual:
16. Perform calibration of the yaw rate sensor and steering angle sensor.
Refer to TIS applicable model year Tacoma Repair Manual:
NOTE
Any time alignment is performed, calibration of the yaw rate and steering angle sensor is necessary.