Tacoma PreRunner L4-2.7L (2TR-FE) (2005)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Customer Interest
Suspension - Rear Suspension Squeaking or Slapping Noise
SUSPENSION
SU002-05
Title:
REAR SUSPENSION NOISE
Models:
'05 Tacoma 4 X 4 & PreRunner
November 10, 2005
TSB REVISION NOTICE:
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October 9, 2007: The grease has been updated in the Required Tools & Material table. A note has been added to the Required Tools & Material
table. In the Repair Procedure, step 7 of the "Rear Silencer Pad Replacement" section and step 5 of the "Front Silencer Pad Replacement" section
have been updated.
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December 22, 2005: Applicable Vehicles has been updated to include ONLY the Tacoma 4 x 4 and PreRunner.
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November 11, 2005: Production Change Information - Production Change Effective VINs have been updated. Warranty Information - OFP has
been updated, and a footnote has been added.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.
Introduction
Some customers may experience a squeak and/or slap type noise coming from the rear suspension when traveling over bumps or rough road surfaces.
The squeak type noise may be caused by a rubbing condition between the rear suspension leaves. The slap type noise may be caused by contact between
the overload spring and the first leaf of the spring assembly. Perform the repair procedures outlined in this TSB to address these concerns.
Applicable Vehicles
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2005 model year Tacoma 4 x 4 and PreRunner vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
Production Change Information
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty**
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is effect for 36 months or 36,000 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.
Parts Information