Sequoia 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2006)
Axle Bearing: All Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain - Rear Axle Bearing Noise
DRIVELINE & DIFFERENTIAL
DL001-05
Title:
REAR AXLE BEARING NOISE
Models:
'04 - '06 Sequoia
November 28, 2005
Introduction
Some 2004 - 2006 model year Sequoia vehicles may display one of the following conditions from corrosion inside of the rear axle assembly caused by
water intrusion.
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An abnormal noise described as a "rumble," "roar," or whir" that seems to be coming from the front of the vehicle that increases in sound level with
increased vehicle speed between 20 - 60 mph (32 - 97 km/h) with the noise most noticeable between 30 - 40 mph (48 - 64 km/h).
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Intermittent activation of ABS, VSC, and/or TRAC systems on dry flat pavement while driving. VSC/TRAC light flashes intermittently.
A revised rear axle bearing has been developed to prevent water intrusion.
Applicable Vehicles
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2004 - 2006 model year Sequoia vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
Production Change Information
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the
vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.