Canada - Drivetrain - Driveshaft Clunk/Thunk Noise

Bulletin
T-TCI-3674

Issue Date
December 12, 2011

Market
Canada

Title
REAR DRIVESHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT CLUNK/THUNK NOISE

Service Category
Drivetrain

Section
Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft

Market
Canada






APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:

Some 2WD equipped 2007 - 2011 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit 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). Utilize the following repair procedure to address this condition.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






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 vehicle on the lift and confirm all drivetrain mounts are torqued properly.
C. Are all drivetrain mounts torqued properly?
- If Yes - Replace the rear driveshaft (propeller shaft assembly). Go to Step 2.
- If No - Properly torque the drivetrain mounts and test drive to confirm the noise is gone. If the noise is still present, go to step 2.

2. Install the NEW driveshaft (propeller shaft) assembly.

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model year Tundra Repair Manual:

- 2007 Tundra:
Drivetrain - Driveshaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller Shaft: Propeller Shaft Assembly (for 2WD): Removal / Installation

- 2008 Tundra:
Drivetrain - Driveshaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller Shaft: Propeller Shaft Assembly (for 2WD): Removal / Installation"

- 2009 Tundra:
Drivetrain - Driveshaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller Shaft: Propeller Shaft Assembly (for 2WD): Removal / Installation"

- 2010 Tundra:
Drivetrain - Driveshaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller Shaft: Propeller Shaft Assembly (for 2WD): Removal / Installation"

- 2011 Tundra:
Drivetrain - Driveshaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller Shaft: Propeller Shaft Assembly (for 2WD): Removal / 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.

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.