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5th gen driveline clunk?
I've done a little searching and it looks like previous generations had a similar issue, but aside from "grease the zerk fittings, but don't over-grease them" there doesn't seem to be a fix that actually works long term.
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When I first start driving (from a full stop, or very slow rolling stop) I get a clunk from what sounds like the rear of the truck.
I've not been able to determine if it's weather related, because it's been frigging freezing here for a while now.
I did fairly recently grease all 6 zerk fittings, but I still have the clunk.
Does anyone else have experienced this issue? Did you get it resolved? if so, how? Does anyone know if there is a TSB for this?
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01-24-2014, 11:34 AM
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Printing it out and swinging by the dealer... Thanks Greg! (I knew I should have searched for the technical term "clunky" instead of "clunk" LMAO).
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01-24-2014, 11:52 AM
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I have this issue on occasion as well. I haven't done anything as of yet due to the infrequency of experience and the (un)likelihood of dealer reproducibility. However, as I've only got a year of powertrain warranty remaining, I may need to follow though with the TSB.
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01-24-2014, 12:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Okki
.... I did fairly recently grease all 6 zerk fittings, but I still have the clunk.
Does anyone else have experienced this issue? Did you get it resolved? if so, how? Does anyone know if there is a TSB for this?
Thanks!
Okki
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I had mine done as in the linky Greg posted, and the problem has never returned. Prior to the propshaft replacement, greasing only helped briefly.
I do make very sure it is lubed at OCIs tho.
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01-24-2014, 12:08 PM
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I have this issue on occasion as well. I haven't done anything as of yet due to the infrequency of experience and the (un)likelihood of dealer reproducibility. However, as I've only got a year of powertrain warranty remaining, I may need to follow though with the TSB.
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Avoid the blank stare at the dealership, and take a copy of the TSB with you.
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01-24-2014, 12:40 PM
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Mine only happens on occasion as well. I have printed this out as well and will keep it in the runner for awhile. I'm concerned that if I take it to have them look at it now that I will be wasting my time. I have about 2.5 years and 30k miles before this runs out so I'll hold on to it for a little while.
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01-24-2014, 01:00 PM
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Here is a detailed post on a method the Tundra guys have used to fix this problem without replacing the driveshaft.
Lubricating propeller shafts
For those who are out of warranty, and are being driven nuts by the clunk, and don't want to try the above method, the revised driveshaft in the TSB is only about $350.
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01-24-2014, 07:46 PM
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5th gen driveline clunk?
Thanks I'll have the same issue. I'll be calling my dealer
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01-24-2014, 07:47 PM
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5th gen driveline clunk?
Quote:
Originally Posted by desertred
I have this issue on occasion as well. I haven't done anything as of yet due to the infrequency of experience and the (un)likelihood of dealer reproducibility. However, as I've only got a year of powertrain warranty remaining, I may need to follow though with the TSB.
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I have the same problem, I saw tsb and I called my local dealer. No questions asked they took my info and order the parts they would call me when the part arrives so that I can take my 4runner and get it installed. Sweet!!!!!!! They didn't even have to see or test drive my vehicle.
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01-24-2014, 08:06 PM
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I have this on my 2012. I've noticed it only occurs after I break harder than normal and come to a stop. Sometimes it's pretty bad and it actually feels like the vehicle has been bumped from the rear. Going to bring the TSB in with me next time I go in.
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01-25-2014, 09:27 PM
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I had the clunk, brought the truck and the TSB to the dealer, they fixed it no problem.
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01-25-2014, 11:21 PM
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Interesting thing, on the way home on Friday I did a hard brake. I heard and felt the "kick from the rear". After that, no more clunk upon initial acceleration.
I jumped on the back. I left it parked on my steep driveway and jumped on the rear. Still nothing.
Will still swing by the dealer on Monday, if they don't take my word for it, I may need to make another trip when it starts doing it again.
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01-26-2014, 12:49 AM
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Had same issue and brought it in to dealership. I was explaining it to the service advisor and she gave me a blank stare. Luckily for me, a mechanic was standing behind her and overheard the conversation and immediately knew what I was talking about. They fixed it under the TSB. Haven't had any issues so far.
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01-26-2014, 01:49 AM
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Quote:
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...a mechanic was standing behind her and overheard the conversation and immediately knew what I was talking about.
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Wow, that is like finding a unicorn. They generally only have part changers nowadays.
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