Great tip. Thanks.

 

Agree. I started doing this a few years ago on our 2016.

 

Great tip. I used to work in a body shop and have seen quite a few of these earlier ones actually bind and twist the rear liftgate. Toyota warranted the repairs for some of them, so they were happening early, as like you said not all will have the extended warranty.

 

Oh man I need to start doing that to mine. Thanks for sharing!

 

Thanks for the tip! Any suggestion on what lubricant to use?

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Seems like a good place to use spray liquid white lithium grease. Sticks pretty well and is pretty water resistant.

 

Noted.

 

Would WD40 work?

 

There is an old adage I’ve heard that says any lubricant is better than no lubricant at all. Having said that I would not use WD40. If you don’t own any white lithium grease, get some. It’s really a fantastic choice to lubricate and place with metal to metal friction that is not a severe environment (like high force, friction, or temperature). Think low speed applications like hinges, garage door rollers, reclining couch mechanisms.

 

Permatex anti-seize lubricant (brush on)?

 

Definitely white spray lithium grease

 

This stuff is a good alternative to white lithium grease. Sprays on as a light penetrant and then sets up as a grease. A bit pricey, but very high quality.

 

Lubrication never hurts, but please know that there was also a Tech Service Bulletin on these components for 2014 and 2015 Highlanders. Check out Toyota TSB No. SB0023-16. If applicable to your vehicle, it means the work should be getting done free of charge (irrespective of whether or not you have an extended warranty).


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I am having this problem on our 2014 Highlander. The bulletin that you referenced (TSB No. SB0023-16) states that this repair is covered under Toyota Basic Warranty (no longer applicable to our vehicle), but it would be super helpful if this were a covered repair! Is there a reason to believe that this repair should be performed free of charge, without extended warranty coverage?

Lubrication never hurts, but please know that there was also a Tech Service Bulletin on these components for 2014 and 2015 Highlanders. Check out Toyota TSB No. SB0023-16. If applicable to your vehicle, it means the work should be getting done free of charge (irrespective of whether or not you have an extended warranty).


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Here's another option if it's not under warranty

 

^ nice