Would the needle bearing assembly be part of the carrier assembly. Only asking because the dealership has ordered a new one, currently back ordered to solve the problem. 2016 4Runner TE.
Going thru same problem with a 2016 4Runner Trail. First dealership replaced rear carrier assembly, no joy. Took the it to another dealer and they called Toyota Engineering who told tech to put it on the hoist and look for scoring on the front drive shaft. There was damage from scoring, Toyota...
