Canada - Drivetrain - Front Driveshaft Ticking Noise In 4WD

Bulletin
TSB3378

Issue Date
March 25, 2010

Market
Canada

Title
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT PARTS LABEL DELAMINATING - TICKING NOISE

Component
DRIVELINE

Models
'08-'10 Sequoia; '07-'10 Tundra

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2008 - 2010 model year 4WD Sequoia and 2007 - 2010 model year 4WD Tundra vehicles may have a ticking noise present only when in 4WD. Production changes have been made to correct this condition. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Confirm there is a ticking noise only present in 4WD.







2. Inspect the front driveshaft (propeller shaft assembly) for a loose parts label that may be contacting other components (see Figure 1).
Is the label on the front driveshaft (propeller shaft assembly) loose and contacting other components?
- YES - Go to step 3.
- NO - This TSB does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis to isolate the cause of this condition.

3. Completely remove the front driveshaft parts label.
4. Test drive and confirm there is no abnormal noise present when in 4WD.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.