07 T4R SE V6 - Clunking noise from tranny area

[nickson127]

Hey everyone. I've been hearing this clunking noise from where I believe is coming from the tranny area.

Whenever I am stopped on a moderately slopped area facing down hill and let go of the brakes, it clunks.

Any ideas my fellow T4R'ers?

 

[jimithing]

You need to grease your drive shaft.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/maintenance/28414-07-v8-4x4-zerk-fitting-pics.html

 

[TRDCal]

LOL...all you had to do was search the word clunk and you would have found days worth of reading!

 

[nickson127]

You need to grease your drive shaft.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/maintenance/28414-07-v8-4x4-zerk-fitting-pics.html

Many thanks!!

 

[MoabChris]

I had the same problem, grease gun, flexible hose, found the zerks, no more clunk.

Love this forum!

 

[thirstyturtle]

You'll have to keep doing it occasionally or else the klunk will come back. I think a lot of people on here grease the driveshaft every time they change the oil, that's what I do, keeps it at bay!

 

[nickson127]

You'll have to keep doing it occasionally or else the klunk will come back. I think a lot of people on here grease the driveshaft every time they change the oil, that's what I do, keeps it at bay!

I was wondering about that. In that case I'll definitely go buy the tools.

Thanks for the info and heads up everyone. Lovin this forum.

 

[MoabChris]

Is this a normal service you can get done with an oil change? Eg, don't forget to grease the drive shaft while you're down there?...
Isn't that why we pay ten bucks more for 4x4 oil change?
I've never asked about it...

 

[nickson127]

No idea but I will find out tomorrow.

 

[nickson127]

So I was talking to our service department about the clunking and he said just bring it in and they'll lube it up for free. Sweeet!!