[TexnNC]

I did a search, first off, so I tried to find any relating information. I have an 06 Tacoma 4X4 crew cab V6 with 2700 miles. Noticed for the past couple of days when coming to a complete stop, a second or two later a clunk from rear end. I called the dealership and they said it was normal freeplay in the differential. Has anyone else had any experience with this.

 

[Muddskipper]

YES ...and its got me worried.

Was going to talk to the dealer next week, when I take it in to have the plugs done. (dont have the time to do it myself)

 

[rydr1]

at first i thought it was the differential but if you notice you come to a complete stop, like texnNC stated, then comes the clunk.

i belive it is the transmission shifting into 1st gear after the stop.

can anyone clarify?
i only have 5500mi on my truck and ive heard it since new.

 

[screeber]

Here's one previous discussion on the "clunk" - there may be others.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t132333.html

 

[06Sport]

my 6-speed manual does it. Not ALL the time but some. I come to a stop then like 1-2 seconds later i feel a faint clunk like something just slid forword.

 

[JD2]

Are you sure that it isn't just gasoline sloshing in the fuel tank? My 96 Tacoma with manual transmission had this sound also, and it was from the gas in the tank..... Full tank had no "clunk" whereas a half tank did.

Just my two cents....

 

[clfx34]

I had the clunk. It is the slip yoke binding because of the lack of grease in the spline. Had a mech. grease it up real good and no more clunk. I don't understand why they put so little grease in the spline from the factory. There was literaly only a teaspoon of grease in there when we took it off. After the spline sticks, it torques the rear springs and then when it unsticks you feel the release and then the clunk. I have not had an issue since re-greasing the spline. Hope that helps.

 

[mhadden]

I had the same problem. Lube it up and it'll go away.

There's a TSB out on 4Runners/GX430's, but not Tacomas for the same issue.

 

[rydr1]

I had the same problem. Lube it up and it'll go away.

There's a TSB out on 4Runners/GX430's, but not Tacomas for the same issue.

do you know the TSB so it can be posted?

 

[mhadden]

We'd hope Toyota would've come out with something by now, but we couldn't find anything either. Lexus TSB# DL001-04 refers to a driveline clunk when coming to a stop with a new propeller shaft )part# 37110-6A480) used as a fix. This pertains to 2003 and 2004 Lexus GX470s built prior to a certian production point. While it sounds like the same condition on the same platform and drivetrain, there's nothing published that applies the repair to the 4Runner...We spoke with the folks at Toyota when the problems first came about, and day there haven't been enough complaints to warrant a TSB. Your best bet is to speak with a Toyota zone service manager who handles the dealership where you bought your vehicle. Be nice, have a friendly approach, and explain the situation. See if he can perform the Lexus TSB on your Toyota in an attempt to correct the problem. Perhaps you can work something out.

 

[rydr1]

^thanks man.