T-SB-0088-10 March 10, 2010

Transmission Fluid Leak through Driveshaft Yoke

Service
Category Drivetrain

Section Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft Market USA

Applicability

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2009 – 2010 Tacoma Drive Type(s): 2WD

Engine(s): 1GR
Transmission(s): 5AT
VDS(s): JU4GN, JU62N, KU4HN, KU72N, TU4GN,
TU62N

Introduction

Some 2009 – 2010 model year 2WD Tacoma vehicles may display a small transmission fluid leak
through the driveshaft (propeller shaft) slip yoke plug in the center of the yoke. Manufacturing
process changes were implemented at the supplier to reduce the possibility of this condition.
Replacement of the driveshaft will correct this condition.

Production Change Information

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

NUMMI 5TE*U#*N#AZ706101
Tacoma 2WD
TMMBC 3TM*U#*N#AM017491

NOTE
The production plant can be confirmed by checking the 11th digit in the VIN:
Z = NUMMI, M = TMMBC

Parts Information

PREVIOUS PART NUMBER CURRENT PART NUMBER PART NAME QTY

37100-04350 Same Shaft Assembly, Propeller 1

37100-04380 Same w/Center Bearing 1
00289-ATFWS Same ATF WS As Needed

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Warranty Information

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2

R & R Driveshaft Assembly with Intermediate

370021 0.6 37100-043## 65 50
Shaft with Center Support Bearing

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 occurrence of the specified condition described in this

bulletin.

Required Tools & Equipment

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST’S) PART NUMBER QTY

Transmission Oil Plug* (A750E) 09325-40010 1

Transmission Fill System 00002-11100-02 -

* Essential SST.

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.

Repair Procedure

1. Confirm source of automatic transmission fluid Figure 1. Area of Transmission Fluid Leak in Driveshaft
Slip Yoke Plug.
leak is through the driveshaft slip yoke plug in the
area indicated in Figure 1.
• If transmission fluid leak is NOT originating in
this area, do NOT perform this TSB.
• If leak originates from driveshaft yoke, go to
step 2.

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

2. Replace the rear driveshaft.

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model year Tacoma Repair Manual:
• 2009 Tacoma (Regular Cab):
Drivetrain – Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft – “Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft:
Propeller Shaft Assembly (for Regular Cab 2WD): Removal / Installation”
• 2009 Tacoma (Access and Double Cab):
Drivetrain – Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft – “Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft: Propeller Shaft
Assembly (for Access Cab 2WD and Double Cab 2WD): Removal / Installation”
• 2010 Tacoma (Regular Cab):
Drivetrain – Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft – “Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft:
Propeller Shaft Assembly (for Regular Cab 2WD): Removal / Installation”
• 2010 Tacoma (Access and Double Cab):
Drivetrain – Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft – “Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft: Propeller Shaft
Assembly (for Access Cab 2WD and Double Cab 2WD): Removal / Installation”

NOTICE
To prevent damage or contamination of the driveshaft slip yoke or dust cover, follow the
recommendations below:

• Do NOT touch the driveshaft slip yoke shaft with bare hands.

• Be careful NOT to damage the driveshaft slip yoke or dust cover by hitting or contacting
other objects.

• Be careful NOT to let the driveshaft slip yoke or dust cover contact the ground or a dirty
surface prior to installation.

• Store parts indoors in a clean, dry location prior to installation.

HINT
To accurately confirm an oil leak after installation, wipe any oil or residue from the inside or
outside surfaces of the driveshaft slip yoke or dust covers prior to installation.

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

3. Check transmission fluid level. Add WS ATF as needed to correctly adjust transmission fluid
level and ensure transmission fluid is full.
Refer to TIS, applicable model year Tacoma Repair Manual:
2009 / 2010 Tacoma:
Drivetrain – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle – "A750E Automatic Transmission: Automatic
Transmission Fluid: Adjustment”

NOTICE
Failure to properly adjust transmission fluid can cause transmission shifting issues, damage
to automatic transmission, or MIL “ON” with transmission performance DTC(s) such as P2714,
P0751, P0756, P0766, P0776, or P0894.

4. Test drive vehicle and confirm normal transmission shifting.

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