Tacoma 4WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2006)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Customer Interest
Suspension - Rear Suspension Squeaking Noises
T-SB-0274-09
August 13, 2009
Rear Suspension Squeak Noise
Service Category
Suspension
Section
Rear Suspension
Market
USA
Applicability
TSB SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB No. T-SU012-07.
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Applicability has been updated to include 2008-2009 model year(s) Tacoma vehicles.
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TSB has been updated with a new leaf spring silencer pad design.
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Discontinue the use of any type of grease between the silencer pad and spring. A self lubricating surface is now being used.
TSB No. T-SU012-07 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before
proceeding.
Introduction
Some 2005 - 2009 Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise coming from the rear suspension when traveling over bumps or rough road surfaces. The
squeak type noise maybe caused by the rear leaf spring pads. A newly designed leaf spring silencer has been made available for this condition.
Production Change Information
This TSB applies to all Regular cab: 4x4/Prerunner, Tacomas produced from '05 - '09 model year and all Access/Double cab: 4x4/Prerunner,
Tacomas produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
Parts Information