Center Diff Question

[AE1M]

I am not totally familiar with the 4WD system workings, so please forgive ignorance on this matter.

I had my driveshaft replaced under the TSB for the clunk. I have a 2008 6cyl. I have been hearing some metallic clanking sound when I first start up, not usually after that.

I took my truck to a local independent shop convenient to my home where I get occasional work done, I trust the mechanic.

He told me my center diff was totally dry so he added the proper oil. Being a good customer, he didnt even charge me, so I know it wasnt done for the money.

Before I call the local Toyota dealership who did the driveshaft work, does this sound like it could be possible? Any other info that would be useful as far as explaining/complaining would be appreciated.

Bob


Bob

 

[aha2988]

[MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION]

Does this TSB for the driveshaft involve going into the transfer case for any reason? I wouldn't think it would have anything to do with the T-case. I would assume just unbolting the old drive shaft and installing the new drive shaft.

 

[trmckin]

hmm... possible that toyota drained it when they replaced the DS and didn't refill? I'd check the invoice/work write-up from Toyota to see if they listed a Diff service on there. Other than that, don't know why that would be dry.

 

[trmckin]

[MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION]

Does this TSB for the driveshaft involve going into the transfer case for any reason? I wouldn't think it would have anything to do with the T-case. I would assume just unbolting the old drive shaft and installing the new drive shaft.

beat me to it

 

[BlackWorksInc]

As far as I remember, its just the driveshaft. I don't remember anything about a new flange, don't see why they would need to drain the T-case.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/124377-t-sb-0121-12-its-finally-here.html