T-SB-0117-08
June 24, 2008
Driveshaft “Thunk”
Service Category
Drivetrain
Section
Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft
Market
USA
Applicability
| YEAR(S) | MODEL(S) | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Land Cruiser |
Introduction
Some customers may complain about a “thunk” feeling from the rear of the vehicle during initial acceleration from a stop, or deceleration to a stop. Production changes to the driveshaft (propeller shaft) have been implemented to improve this condition. Please use the following repair procedure to address customer concerns.
Production Change Information
| MODEL | DRIVETRAIN | PLANT | PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Cruiser | 4WD | Yoshiwara | JTMHY05J#84002138 |
| Tahara | JTMHY05J#85002684 |
Parts Information
| PREVIOUS PART NUMBER | CURRENT PART NUMBER | PART NAME | QTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37110-60A70 | 37110-60B50 | Shaft Assembly, Propeller | 1 |
Warranty Information
| OP CODE | DESCRIPTION | TIME | OFP | T1 | T2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370011 | R & R Driveshaft Assembly | 0.8 | 37110-60A70 | 34 | 83 |
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.
Repair Procedure
- Replace the driveshaft (propeller shaft) assembly.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), 2008 model year Land Cruiser Repair Manual,
- Drivetrain – Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft – “Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft: Propeller Shaft Assembly: Removal
- Drivetrain – Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft – “Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft: Propeller Shaft Assembly: Installation
- Test drive the vehicle and confirm the “thunk” is eliminated.
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