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"Mike Harris" <harrisremovethiswest@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> "grinder" <seagle@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
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>>I have a '90 4runner. Every once in a while the clutch squeaks like a
>>banshee when depressed. I had one shop tell me it was the result of a
>>plastic bushing gone bad. I don't necessarily think so because the squeak
>>seems to be coming from somewhere underneath the car and that year does
>>not have the same bushing assembly as later models.
>>
>> I had another shop said it was normal and could not be fixed. I don't
>> think that is right either.
>>
>> I also greased all the joints in the cab to no avail.
>>
>> I also noticed it squeaks most after I take it to the car wash.
>>
>> Any ideas?[/color]
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> I'm assuming that you mean a squeaking noise as you mash the pedal; it
> would occur whether the engine was running or not.
>
> That one was addressed by Toyota's TSB TC005-99. It actually calls for
> replacing the bracket. The TSB lists the part number for the replacement
> pedal brackets for either 4 or 6 cyl that will cure the problem. The TSB
> also specifically states not to grease or lubricate the bracket.
>
> If it's a squealing noise that occurs as you mash the pedal, that only
> happens when the engine is running, you probably have a throwout bearing
> on its way out. If this is the case you may want to live with it if it's
> an occasional happening. It's not worth going in unless it's very bad or
> you have some other compelling reason to replace your clutch.
>
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Happens regardless if the engine is running. I still think it is odd that
it only seems to happen or happens worse right after it is washed. In any
case at this point in its life I will run it until it breaks.