T-SB-0132-08 July 11, 2008

Driveline Vibration Between 15 - 25 MPH

Service
Category Drivetrain

Section Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft Market USA

Applicability

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2005 – 2008 Tacoma Body Type(s): Access CabDouble Cab,

Drive Type(s): 2WD, 4WD
Engine(s): 1GR, 2TR
Transmission(s): 4AT, 5AT
VDS(s): JU62N, KU72N, LU42N, MU52N, TU22N,
TU62N, TX22N, UU42N

Introduction

Some customers may complain about a vibration felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel
between 15 – 25 mph caused by a second order driveline vibration. Use the following repair
procedure to address this concern.

Warranty Information

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2

EG8032 R & R Rear Engine Mount 1.0 12371-##### 9B 57

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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Production Change Information

This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
ENGINE DRIVETRAIN TRANSMISSION PLANT PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

V6 2WD ATM 5TE*U##N*8Z499524

V6 4WD ATM NUMMI 5TE*U##N*8Z499254
I4 2WD ATM 5TE*X##N*8Z499787
V6 2WD ATM 3TM*U##N*8M054674
TMMBC
V6 4WD ATM 3TM*U##N*8M014404

Parts Information

DRIVETRAIN PREVIOUS PART CURRENT PART

PART NAME QTY
APPLICATION NUMBER NUMBER

2WD V6 N/A 12371-31240 1

2WD I4 ATM N/A 12371-75170 Insulator, Engine Mounting, RR 1
N/A 12371-31250 1
N/A 90201-10033 Washer Plate (6.5 mm) 2
4WD V6
N/A 91671-80820 Bolt w/ Washer (20 mm) 2
N/A 91671-B0816 Bolt w/ Washer (15 mm) 4

Inspection Procedure

Test drive the vehicle and confirm if a vibration is felt between 15 – 25 mph while accelerating,
decelerating (coasting), or while maintaining vehicle speed.

HINT
On 4WD trucks the following method can be used to confirm if this TSB applies to the vehicle:

• Shift into 4WD High.

• Lock the center differential.

• Remove the rear driveshaft and test drive the vehicle.

• The vibration will be completely eliminated if condition is a 2nd order driveshaft vibration.

NOTE
This TSB will NOT repair vibrations observed at speeds above or below the 15 – 25 mph speed
range.

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Inspection Procedure (Continued)

Does vibration occur between 15 – 25 mph?

If Yes – This TSB does apply. Go to the Repair Procedure to replace the rear engine insulator (2WD
or 4WD applicable model).
If No – This TSB does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis and refer to the Repair Manual as necessary.

Repair Procedure

Replace Rear Engine Insulator (Rear Transmission Mount) – 2WD

1. Place the vehicle on a lift.

2. Support the automatic transmission assembly Figure 1.

using a transmission jack assembly.

3. Loosen and remove the bolts retaining the rear Figure 2.

engine insulator to the #3 frame crossmember
(Figure 2), and the rear engine insulator to the
transmission assembly (Figure 3).

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Repair Procedure

Replace Rear Engine Insulator (Rear Transmission Mount) – 2WD (Continued)

Figure 3.

4. Using the transmission jack, raise the transmission slightly so as to allow the removal of the
original rear engine insulator (rear transmission mount).
5. Install the new rear engine insulator.
Figure 4. 2WD Rear Engine Insulator
HINT
Refer to Figure 4 to confirm the proper part
identification by examining the label on the
part, and for the proper positioning of the
new engine mount in ATM equipped trucks.

1 Front of Vehicle
2 Label

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Repair Procedure

Replace Rear Engine Insulator (Rear Transmission Mount) – 2WD (Continued)

6. Install the rear engine insulator onto the Figure 5.

transmission with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 65 N*m (663 kgf*cm, 48 ft*lbf)

7. Install the 4 bolts retaining the rear engine Figure 6.

insulator to the #3 frame crossmember.
Torque: 18.9 N*m (189 kgf*cm, 13.67 ft*lbf)

8. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the effectiveness of the repair.

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Repair Procedure

Replace Rear Engine Insulator (Rear Transmission Mount) – 4WD

1. Place the vehicle on a lift.

2. Support the automatic transmission assembly Figure 7.

using a transmission jack assembly.

3. Remove the propeller shaft heat shield that is Figure 8.

attached to the #3 frame crossmember.

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Repair Procedure

Replace Rear Engine Insulator (Rear Transmission Mount) – 4WD (Continued)

4. Loosen and remove the bolts retaining the rear Figure 9.

engine insulator to the #3 frame crossmember,
and the rear engine insulator to the transfer case
assembly.

Figure 10.

5. Using the transmission jack, raise the transmission/transfer case assembly slightly so as to allow
the removal of the original rear engine insulator (rear transmission mount).

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Repair Procedure

Replace Rear Engine Insulator (Rear Transmission Mount) – 4WD (Continued)

6. Install the new rear engine insulator.

Figure 11. 4WD Rear Engine Insulator
HINT
Refer to Figure 11 to confirm the proper
part identification by examining the
label on the part, and for the proper
positioning of the new engine mount in
ATM equipped trucks. 1

1 Front of Vehicle
2 Label

7. Install the rear engine insulator onto the transfer case with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 65 N*m (663 kgf*cm, 48 ft*lbf)

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Repair Procedure

Replace Rear Engine Insulator (Rear Transmission Mount) – 4WD (Continued)

8. Install the 4 new 15 mm bolts (P/N 91671-B0816), retaining the rear engine insulator to the #3
frame crossmember.
Torque: 18.9 N*m (189 kgf*cm, 13.67 ft*lbf)

9. Reinstall the propeller shaft assembly heat shield Figure 12.

to the #3 frame crossmember using 2 new 20 mm
bolts (P/N 91671-80820) and a 6.5 mm spacer.
Torque: 15.7 N*m (160 kgf*cm, 11.6 ft*lbf)

Install the 6.5 mm spacer between the heat shield

and mounting bracket locating the heat shield
farther away from the transfer case and propeller
shaft assembly.

10. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the effectiveness of the repair.

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