Drivetrain - Driveshaft Clunk or Thunk Noise
T-SB-0115-08Rev1
June 23, 2008
Rear Driveshaft/Propeller Shaft Clunk/Thunk Noise
Service Category
Drivetrain
Section
Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft
Market
USA
Applicability
TSB REVISION NOTICE
^ July 3, 2008 Rev1:
^ The model application for the Parts Information table on page 3 has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some owners of 4WD equipped 2007 - 2008 model year Tundra vehicles may experience a clunk/thunk noise from the rear of the vehicle or a "bump-from-behind" sensation just before or when accelerating from a stop. Improvements have been implemented on the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) to reduce this condition. Utilize the following repair procedure to address customer complaint vehicles.
Warranty Information
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
^ This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
^ Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
Production Change Information
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
Parts Information
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm that the condition is the rear driveshaft clunk/thunk noise.
A. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the customer's complaint.
B. Place the transfer case in 4WD High with the center differential locked. Remove the rear driveshaft and test drive the vehicle.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), 2007 or 2008 model year Tundra Repair Manual, Drivetrain - Driveshaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller Shaft: Propeller Shaft Assembly (for 4WD): Removal"
C. Is the clunk/thunk noise eliminated when coming to a stop and/or when accelerating from a stop?
^ If Yes - Replace rear driveshaft (propeller shaft assembly). Go to Step 2.
^ If No - This TSB does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis to isolate cause of condition.
2. Install the NEW driveshaft (propeller shaft) assembly.
Refer to TSB DL001-07 for the installation method for 3 joint driveshaft assemblies on 2007 model year Tundra.
Refer to TIS, 2007 or 2008 model year Tundra Repair Manual Drivetrain - Driveshaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller Shaft: Propeller Shaft Assembly (for 4WD): Installation"
NOTE
Re-use the spacers provided under the center support bearing to ensure the proper alignment of the center support bearing.
3. Test drive and confirm that NO abnormal vibrations or shudders occur while driving and that the driveshaft clunk/thunk noise is eliminated.