4WD TSB For Drive Shaft Issued - TundraTalk.net

Skyhammer · 06-24-2008, 10:59 AM

Yesterday Toyota issued a TSB for the 4WD drive shaft. It relates to a think/clunk noise you may hear from the drive shaft. See TSB below.

ramoine · 06-24-2008, 12:56 PM

Hey thanks for the info , I saved it for future ref. .

tundratom · 06-24-2008, 02:22 PM

good info. THX

Mickey · 06-24-2008, 10:55 PM

Great info, but wasn't it a recall also???

Skyhammer · 06-25-2008, 11:19 AM

The recall was for a different issue. Some of the drive lines did not pass the hardness test at the rear of the drive line, which may have caused a failure in the drive line.It was a safety issue, thus was a recall.
This issue is for clunk/think some people have. It causes the bearing in the front of the drive line, or middle of the drive line(depending upon which type of drive line you have), to wear out prematurely.
If you notice in the TSB, Toyota says this will not necessarily cure the issue, but will reduce the occurrence.
Toyota hasn't said what the problem with the drive line is, but it could be that some drive lines are not balanced properly. The TSB did say that they have changed something on the drive line and that newer Tundras have the new drive line(see vin #'s affected).

adazzleman · 06-26-2008, 04:27 PM

I think I might have this issue. I always thought it was something moving in the bed of my truck....but several times I didn't have anything back there that would be that heavy and it puzzled me. It really has been a non issue for me. It wont cause any damage will it? It only happens once every week or so.

Hawaii 5.7 · 06-26-2008, 05:49 PM

Thanks for the info, saved it in case i need it. Hopefully not!

Phoenix · 06-27-2008, 02:40 AM

Is this only on 4WD models, or do 2WD Tundras also have the problem? On 4WD, is it in the front or rear portion of the drivetrain?

Wallygator · 06-27-2008, 10:56 AM

I have this clunk. It happens when coming to a stop and when taking off from a stop. It starting to get a little annoying. I'll take it in when I can and post the details.

lotust · 06-28-2008, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallygator

I have this clunk. It happens when coming to a stop and when taking off from a stop. It starting to get a little annoying. I'll take it in when I can and post the details.

same here .

Silverback707 · 07-04-2008, 07:46 PM

I have a 2008 Tundra Crewmax 4x4 TRD that is about a month old. I noticed the "clunk" sensation right away. I brought it to the dealer, and was told they were unable to reproduce it and that everything checked out ok. It continued to clunk, and drive me crazy (very annoying). I was close to the dealer and it was doing it, so I stopped and asked to have a Service Tech drive with me. He could feel it right away.

I left it with them the next day (06/20/08) and told them to look at the splines on the driveshaft, as I read on this forum about that being a possible issue. They informed me that Toyota was releasing a service bulletin on Monday, and that they would need it to properly address the issue. I dropped it off for the day and was told they installed a new driveshaft and support bearing and that it was taken care of. I just called them yesterday to say the problem has not been fixed. I will just keep bringing it back until something is done. Love the truck, hate the clunk!

06-24-2008, 12:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
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06-24-2008, 02:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
tundratom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: az Posts: 286	good info. THX __________________ 07 Tundra DCab 4x4 SR5 TRD 5.7L, Leer 180R shell, BFG AT KO LT285-65-18 AirLift Load Lifter 5000 85 VW Westfalia Vanagon (w/ locker and granny gear) 56 VW Ragtop 04 Honda Accord (wifes car)

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Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 4,800	Great info, but wasn't it a recall also??? __________________ MIDNIGHT RIDER 07 Crewmax Limited Nautical Blue AVS Bug Shield AFE CAI Borla XS Duals Tundra Weather Mats Trail FX SS Nerf Bars Bully SS Step Bar Reverse Camera Fire & Ice LED Light Bar Herculiner Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar Extang Black Max Cosmos Dynamics Halo LED Projection Eurodezigns HID Lights TRD Shifter XM Satellite Radio Samsung MP3 Locking gas cap DEBADGED Blackened Grill IBTO

06-25-2008, 11:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Skyhammer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miranda, CA Posts: 133	The recall was for a different issue. Some of the drive lines did not pass the hardness test at the rear of the drive line, which may have caused a failure in the drive line.It was a safety issue, thus was a recall. This issue is for clunk/think some people have. It causes the bearing in the front of the drive line, or middle of the drive line(depending upon which type of drive line you have), to wear out prematurely. If you notice in the TSB, Toyota says this will not necessarily cure the issue, but will reduce the occurrence. Toyota hasn't said what the problem with the drive line is, but it could be that some drive lines are not balanced properly. The TSB did say that they have changed something on the drive line and that newer Tundras have the new drive line(see vin #'s affected). __________________ 2007 DC 4X4 Limited TRD,Tow,NAV Afe CAI, Xcelerator Exhaust Desert Sand

06-26-2008, 05:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hawaii 5.7 Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 931	Thanks for the info, saved it in case i need it. Hopefully not! __________________ 2007 TUNDRA 5.7 CREWMAX TRD 4X4 Revtek 2.5" Leveling Kit, Truxxedo Bed Cover, Billet Grill, Airhorn, Tints, Smoke Inchannel Visors & Bug Gaurd, Flowmaster Muffler w/ Custom Y-Pipe, debadged except for the 5.7's Plus more to come... ALOHA! Remember to search before you start a new thread, and play nicely!

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06-26-2008, 04:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
adazzleman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 193	I think I might have this issue. I always thought it was something moving in the bed of my truck....but several times I didn't have anything back there that would be that heavy and it puzzled me. It really has been a non issue for me. It wont cause any damage will it? It only happens once every week or so.

06-27-2008, 02:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Phoenix Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 102	Is this only on 4WD models, or do 2WD Tundras also have the problem? On 4WD, is it in the front or rear portion of the drivetrain?

06-27-2008, 10:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wallygator Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NC Posts: 159	I have this clunk. It happens when coming to a stop and when taking off from a stop. It starting to get a little annoying. I'll take it in when I can and post the details. __________________ 2008 Tundra Crewmax 4X4

07-04-2008, 07:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Silverback707 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 1	I have a 2008 Tundra Crewmax 4x4 TRD that is about a month old. I noticed the "clunk" sensation right away. I brought it to the dealer, and was told they were unable to reproduce it and that everything checked out ok. It continued to clunk, and drive me crazy (very annoying). I was close to the dealer and it was doing it, so I stopped and asked to have a Service Tech drive with me. He could feel it right away. I left it with them the next day (06/20/08) and told them to look at the splines on the driveshaft, as I read on this forum about that being a possible issue. They informed me that Toyota was releasing a service bulletin on Monday, and that they would need it to properly address the issue. I dropped it off for the day and was told they installed a new driveshaft and support bearing and that it was taken care of. I just called them yesterday to say the problem has not been fixed. I will just keep bringing it back until something is done. Love the truck, hate the clunk!

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