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NEW TSB - Engine Ticking Repair

T-SB-0094-09 March 19, 2009

2GR-FE Engine Ticking Noise and / or MIL ON P0014,
P0015, P0024, P0025, P0017, or P0018

Service
Category

Engine/Hybrid System

Section

Engine Mechanical Market USA

Applicability

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2005 – 2009 Avalon
2007 – 2009 Camry VDS(s): BK46K
2008 – 2009 Highlander
2006 – 2009 RAV4 Engine(s): 2GR
VDS(s): BK31V, BK32V, BK33V, BK34V, BK35V,
ZK31V, ZK32V, ZK33V, ZK34V, ZK35V
2007 – 2009 Sienna

Introduction

Some 2005 – 2009 model year vehicles with 2GR-FE engines may exhibit a ticking/clicking type
noise from the cylinder head cover area which may be accompanied by a MIL “ON” and one or
more VVT-i related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Please use the following repair procedure to
address customer concerns.

2GR-FE Engine Ticking Noise and / or MIL ON P0014, P0015, P0024, P0025,
P0017, or P0018

Warranty Information

MODEL OP CODE DESCRIPTION DRIVETRAIN
TIME OFP T1 T2

Avalon 2WD 16
Camry 2WD 14.3
Highlander 2WD 16.6
AWD 17.1
RAV4 2WD 15.4
AWD 16
Sienna 2WD 14.1
EG8053 R & R Exhaust VVT-I Gear,
Camshaft, Camshaft Housing
AWD 14.3
– Combo A Add R & R Intake VVT-I Gear – .2
– Combo B
Add R & R Exhaust VVT-I
Gear, Camshaft & Camshaft
Housing (Opposite Bank)
– 1.2
– Combo C
Add R & R Exhaust & Intake
VVT-I Gear, Camshaft, &
Camshaft Housing (Opposite
Bank)
– 1.4
13080-31030
13080-0P020 91 99

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.
Parts Information

QUANTITY
PREVIOUS PART
NUMBER
CURRENT PART
NUMBER PART NAME BANK 1
REPAIR ONLY
BANK 2
REPAIR ONLY
BOTH BANKS
REPAIR

11103-3102#
11103-0P01# 11103-0P014 Housing Sub-assembly,
Camshaft, RH 1 0 1
13502-31040
13502-0P020 13502-0P021 Camshaft Sub-assembly
No.2 1 0 1
11104-3102#
11104-0P010 11104-0P011 Housing Sub-assembly,
Camshaft, LH 0 1 1
13054-31030
13054-0P020 13054-0P021 Camshaft Sub-assembly
No.4 0 1 1

2GR-FE Engine Ticking Noise and / or MIL ON P0014, P0015, P0024, P0025,
P0017, or P0018

Parts Information (Continued)

QUANTITY
PREVIOUS PART
NUMBER
CURRENT PART
NUMBER PART NAME BANK 1
REPAIR ONLY
BANK 2
REPAIR ONLY
BOTH BANKS
REPAIR

13080-31030
13080-0P020 13080-0P040
Gear Assembly,
Camshaft Timing,
Exhaust, LH
1 1 2
13050-0P###
13050-31### 13050-0P070 Gear Assembly,
Camshaft Timing 1* 1* 2*
17176-0P020 Same Gasket, Air Surge Tank
to Intake Manifold 3 3 3
17177-0P020 Same Gasket, Intake Manifold
to Head, No.1 1 1 1
17178-0P020 Same Gasket, Intake Manifold
to Head, No.2 1 1 1
11159-0P010 Same Gasket, Camshaft
Bearing Cap Oil Hole 4 4 4
90430-A0001 Same O-ring (standard part) 2 2 2
90430-12031 Same Gasket, Oil Pan Drain
Plug 1 1 1
15147-0P020 Same Gasket, Oil Strainer 1 1 1
12151-0P010 Same Gasket, Oil Pan 2 2 2
96721-19010 Same O-ring, for Oil Level
Gauge Guide, No. 2 1 1 1
90301-12018 Same O-ring, for Oil Level
Gauge Guide 1 1 1
15193-0P010 Same Gasket Oil Pump 1 1 1
11213-0P010 Same Gasket, Cylinder Head
Cover 1 1 1
11214-0P040 Same Gasket, Cylinder Head
Cover No. 2 1 1 1
90430-16016 Same Gasket, Oil Pipe No. 2 2 2 2
90430-16012 90430-16017 Gasket, Oil Pipe No. 1 4 4 4
90311-A0005 Same Seal, Oil, for Timing
Gear Case 1 1 1
11328-0P010 Same Gasket, Timing Gear
Cover 1 1 1
96761-24021 Same O-ring (standard part),
Coolant Pipe 1 1 1
90301-79006 Same O-ring (for Oil Filter Cap) 1 1 1

2GR-FE Engine Ticking Noise and / or MIL ON P0014, P0015, P0024, P0025,
P0017, or P0018

Parts Information (Continued)

QUANTITY
PREVIOUS PART
NUMBER
CURRENT PART
NUMBER PART NAME BANK 1
REPAIR ONLY
BANK 2
REPAIR ONLY
BOTH BANKS
REPAIR

96723-35028 Same O-ring (for Oil Filter
Cap Drain Plug) 1 1 1
16325-31010 Same Gasket, Water Inlet
Housing No. 2 1 1 1
90080-43036 Same Gasket, Exhaust Pipe 1 1 1
04152-31090 04152-YZZA1 Element Kit, Oil Filter 1 1 1
16271-0P010 Same Gasket, Water Pump 1 1 1

* Part may not be needed based on inspection.

Required Tools & Equipment

REQUIRED MATERIAL PART NUMBER QTY

Three Bond 1324 or Equivalent – As Needed
FIPG Sealant or Equivalent 08826-00080 As Needed
Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B, or
Equivalent – As Needed
Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1282B, or
Equivalent – As Needed
Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344, or Equivalent – As Needed
ILSAC GF-4 Multi-grade SAE 5W-30 00279-1QT5W-01 6.0 U.S. qts.
(5.7 liters)
Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) 00272-SLLC2 9.5 U.S. qts.
(9.0 liters)
Oil Filter Wrench*

09228-06500-02 1
Companion Flange Holding Tool*
NOTE: All Components from this kit/set are required.

09330-00021

1
Universal Puller Set “C”
NOTE: All Components from this kit/set are required.

09950-50013-01

1
Gasket Seal Cutter* 09032-00100 1

* Essential SST.

NOTE

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

2GR-FE Engine Ticking Noise and / or MIL ON P0014, P0015, P0024, P0025,
P0017, or P0018

Required Tools & Equipment (Continued)

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER PART NUMBER QTY

R134-a Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling
Machine ADE Robinair ROB34200*
(or equivalent) 1

NOTE

Additional refrigerant service equipment may be ordered by calling Toyota Approved Dealer
Equipment (ADE) at 1-800-368-6787.
Inspection Procedure

1. Start the engine and listen for any ticking/clicking type noises coming from the VVT-i gear
area of the engine.

NOTE

This condition may or may not be accompanied by one or more of the following DTCs stored in
the Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM).

A. P0014: Camshaft Position “B” – Timing Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
B. P0015: Camshaft Position “B” Timing Over Retarded (Bank 1)
C. P0017: Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)
D. P0018: Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A)
E. P0024: Camshaft Position “B” – Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)
F. P0025: Camshaft Position “B” – Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)
2. Remove the cylinder head cover and inspect the Exhaust VVT-i Gear Assembly on the affected
cylinder bank.

NOTE

If no concerns are found with the VVT-i gear actuator bolts, the actuator center section
alignment or actuator body this TSB does NOT apply. Refer to Repair Manual procedures
for further diagnosis.
Repair Procedure

1. If any concerns are noted with the exhaust VVT-i gear bolts or actuator follow the four steps
below:
A. Replace the camshaft housing sub-assembly, exhaust camshaft, and exhaust VVT-i gear
assembly on the

affected bank.

2GR-FE Engine Ticking Noise and / or MIL ON P0014, P0015, P0024, P0025,
P0017, or P0018

Repair Procedure (Continued)

B. Inspect the intake VVT-i gear assembly and bolts on the

affected bank. Replace the intake
VVT-i gear assembly if necessary.
C. Inspect the opposite bank exhaust VVT-i gear actuator and bolts. If any concerns are
noted replace the opposite bank camshaft housing sub-assembly, exhaust camshaft, and
exhaust VVT-i gear assembly.
D. Inspect the opposite bank intake gear actuator assembly and bolts. Replace the intake
VVT-i gear assembly if necessary.
For complete disassembly procedures refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable
model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 model year Avalon Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System,“Engine Mechanical: Camshaft
(LH Bank) 2GR-FE : Replacement”

•

2005 model year Avalon Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System,“Engine Mechanical: Camshaft
Camshaft (RH Bank) 2GR-FE : Replacement”

•

2007/2008/2009 model year Avalon Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System,“2GR-FE Engine
Mechanical: Engine Unit: Disassembly”

•

2007/2008/2009 model year Camry Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System, “2GR-FE Engine
Mechanical: Engine Unit: Disassembly”

•

2008/2009 model year Highlander Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System, “2GR-FE Engine
Mechanical: Engine Unit: Disassembly”

•

2006/2007/2008/2009 model year RAV4 Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System, “2GR-FE
Engine Mechanical: Engine Unit: Disassembly”

•

2007/2008/2009 model year Sienna Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System, “2GR-FE Engine
Mechanical: Engine Unit: Disassembly”

For complete reassembly procedures refer to the TIS, if applicable etc.
•

2007/2008/2009 model year Avalon Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System, “2GR-FE Engine
Mechanical: Engine Unit: Reassembly”

•

2007/2008/2009 model year Camry Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System, “2GR-FE Engine
Mechanical: Engine Unit: Reassembly”

•

2008/2009 model year Highlander Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System, “2GR-FE Engine
Mechanical: Engine Unit: Reassembly”

•

2006/2007/2008/2009 model year RAV4 Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System, “2GR-FE
Engine Mechanical: Engine Unit: Reassembly”

•

2007/2008/2009 model year Sienna Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System, “2GR-FE Engine
Mechanical: Engine Unit: Reassembly”

2. Start engine and test drive to verify the repair.

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[Luna2]

Thank You for this TSB info.......

I will now be alert to the "TICK" now.... Instead of letting it ride, and have a major failure in the future......... after the warranty period.

[workerant]

So many problems with our Gen 6.

[thrawnis]

That's a lot of info! But I didn't see if this ticking noise would actually lead to a problem or if it was just an annoyance.

[rbeleno]

Hey I have a tick noise too... Can you describe the symptoms in more detail? I have 61,400 now...

[jbbnet]

Has anyone had this tick long term? I'm interested in the long term effects.

[coontai]

just annoying. more prevalent in the cold...

[Aceventura9586]

I have a ticking noise that occurs at cold start and sometimes warm start. Then it goes away. Is this the same thing or something different?

[richie_hehe]

I have this ticking noise too. It's driving me nuts. My ticking noise only happens in D, 4, 3, 2, and L. And is only audible when i apply brakes and completely stop the car.

I'm wondering if this is the same problem as the tsb.

[BlackCamSe]

My 2gr talks to me. Ticks like no tomarro. Not to mention the annoying piston slap on a cold start. Damn thing sounds like a diesel.

[workerant]

^ Mine sounded like a tractor at idle. Luckily it didn't have any tickling or slapping.

[1Jenna]

I can hear some ticking/click noise sometmes when i'm driving and car is changing gears....is this the same issue

[Isidoro]

My 07 CE has had this ticking sound for a while now. Didn't think much of it since I'm in the 125k range now, so I though it'd be common for an engine with this kinda mileage. Been pretty lucky with it, thus far nothing had broken or needed to be serviced outside of the normal wear and tear parts/fluids.