T-SB-0076-08 May 29, 2008

Rear Differential Whine or Howling Noise at Highway

Speeds
Service
Category Drivetrain

Section Axle/Differential Market USA

Applicability

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2005 – 2008 Tacoma VDS(s): NX22N, NX62N, PX42N

TSB SUPERSESSION NOTICE

The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB No. DL001–08.

• Parts Information has been updated (parts quantity has been revised for RR Floor Silencer Pad).

• Applicability has been updated (2008 model year has been added).

TSB No. DL001–08 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review
the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.

Introduction

Some customers may complain of an excessive whine or howling noise from the rear of the vehicle
between 50 – 70 mph (80 – 113 km/h) when lightly accelerating or decelerating. Use the following
repair procedure to address this concern.

Warranty Information

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2

DL7002 R & R Rear Differential 2.6

41110-35A#0 91 43
Combo A Install Rear Floor Silencer Pad & Sheet 1.0

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.

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Parts Information

PREVIOUS PART CURRENT PART

PART NAME DRIVELINE QTY
NUMBER NUMBER

Carrier Assembly Rear

41110-35A30 41110-35C20 2WD MTM 1
Differential
Carrier Assembly Rear
41110-35A40 41110-35C30 2WD ATM 1
Differential
Carrier Assembly Rear 4WD MTM PreRunner
41110-34340 41110-35C40 1
Differential (MTM)
Gasket Rear Differential —
42181-34011 Same 1
Carrier
Gasket (for Rear Axle —
12157-10010 Same 2
Housing Fill & Drain Plugs)
58651-35040 Sheet, RR Floor Silencer — 4
N/A
58676-04010 Pad, RR Floor Silencer — 1

Required Tools & Equipment

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST’S) PART NUMBER QTY

Spring Tension Tool 09921-00010 1

Shoe Hold Down Spring Driver* 09718-00010 1
Union Nut Wrench 10 mm 09023-00101 1

* Special order only.

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.

TOOLS & MATERIALS PART NUMBER QTY

Miscellaneous Hand & Air Tools — As Needed

Torque Wrench — 1

— 2.8 +/– 0.05 L (4WD or PreRunner)

SAE 90 Hypoid Gear Oil API GL-5
OR 3.31 +/– 0.05 L (2WD)
DOT3 Brake Fluid —
3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner or 08984
Equivalent OR 3M General Purpose Adhesive
08987 As Needed
Cleaner (Aerosol) or Equivalent
3M Scotch ATG Adhesive Transfer Tape
06491
925 or Equivalent

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Repair Procedure

1. Replace the rear differential assembly.

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair
Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Axle/Differential – “Differential Carrier Assy Rear (w/o Diff.lock): Overhaul”
• 2006 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Axle/Differential – "Differential: Rear Differential Carrier Assembly: Removal
and Installation”
• 2007 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Axle/Differential – "Differential: Rear Differential Carrier Assembly: Removal
and Installation”
• 2008 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Axle/Differential – "Differential: Rear Differential Carrier Assembly: Removal
and Installation”
2. Remove the seat assemblies (bench or bucket).
Refer to the TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2005 Tacoma:
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – “Seat Assy (Bench Seat Type): Overhaul”
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – “Front Seat Assy LH (Separate Seat Type): Overhaul"
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – “Front Seat Assy RH (Separate Seat Type): Overhaul"
2006 Tacoma:
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Separate Seat Type Front
Passenger Side): Removal"
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Separate Seat Type Driver Side):
Removal"
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Bench Seat Type): Removal"

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

2007 Tacoma:
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Separate Seat Type Front
Passenger Side): Removal"
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Separate Seat Type Driver Side):
Removal"
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Bench Seat Type): Removal"
2008 Tacoma:
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Separate Seat Type Front
Passenger Side): Removal"
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Separate Seat Type Driver Side):
Removal"
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Bench Seat Type): Removal"

3. For bucket seat type ONLY: Remove the center console. If bench seat type, go to step 4.
For more information, refer to the TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma:
Vehicle Interior – Interior Panels/Trim – "Instrument Panel Sub-Assy: Replacement"
• 2006, 2007, or 2008 Tacoma:
Vehicle Interior – Interior Panels/Trim – “Instrument Panel: Instrument Panel Safety Pad:
Removal”

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

• For automatic transmission on separate Figure 1.

(bucket) seat type:

Remove the console upper rear panel

sub-assembly.

1. Remove the shift knob.

2. Disengage the 6 clips and 1 claw and

remove the console upper rear panel
sub-assembly.

: 1

: 2

1 Clip
2 Claw

• For manual transmission on separate Figure 2.

(bucket) seat type:

Remove the console upper rear panel

sub-assembly by disengaging the 4 clips and
1 claw.

: 1

: 2

1 Clip
2 Claw

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

• For separate (bucket) seat type: Figure 3.

Remove the rear console box assembly.

1. Remove the console box carpet.

Figure 4.

2. Remove the 2 screws and 2 bolts.

3. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the

rear console box assembly.

: 1

1 Claw

For more information, refer to the TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma:
Vehicle Interior – Interior Panels/Trim – “Instrument Panel Sub-Assy: Replacement”
• 2006, 2007, or 2008 Tacoma:
Vehicle Interior – Interior Panels/Trim – “Instrument Panel: Instrument Panel Safety Pad:
Removal”

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

4. Remove the LH and RH front door scuff plates. Figure 5.

: 1

: 2

1 Clip
2 Claw

5. Unbolt the lower seat belt anchor mount on both sides of vehicle.
6. Pull back the carpeting to reveal approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) of floorboard.

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

7. Install the rear floor silencer sheet.

Silencer sheets should be positioned as shown with 2 silencer sheets doubled up in each
location.

NOTE
Use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (or equivalent) to clean the area of the floorboard
where the silencer sheets will be located.

Figure 6.

Sheets should be located 25 mm (1 in.) from the centerline of the truck.

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

The centerline of the truck is indicated by the small metal dimple in the floorpan (see Figure
7 below).
Figure 7.

1 Dimple

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

8. Install the rear floor silencer pad.

The silencer pad should be located 12.5 mm (0.5 in.) forward of the rear wall of the cab and
attached to the floor using the double-sided adhesive tape along the rear edge of the sheet
(closest to the rear wall of the cab).
See Figure 8 below for the position of the silencer pad.
Figure 8.

9. Reassemble vehicle in reverse order of disassembly.

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