Canada - M/T - Clutch Release Bearing Squeak Or Rattle

Bulletin
TSB3558

Issue Date
March 10, 2011

Market
Canada

Title
6-SPEED MANUAL CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING SQUEAK OR RATTLE NOISE

Component
MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Models
'07-'11 FJ Cruiser; '05-'11 Tacoma

INTRODUCTION:

Some manual transmission equipped FJ Cruiser and V6 Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rattle noise from the transmission area when the clutch pedal is released. Changes have been made to the clutch system to eliminate this noise. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.






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WARRANTY INFORMATION:











PARTS INFORMATION:






REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.







REPAIR PROCEDURE OVERVIEW:

1. Confirm that the noise is only present with the clutch pedal released, and goes away with the clutch pedal depressed.
2. Remove the transmission.







3. Replace the clutch release cylinder, clutch release fork support, clutch release bearing, and inspect the clutch cover.
4. Reinstall the transmission.
5. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the noise is no longer present.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Confirm there is a squeak or rattle noise from the transmission assembly when the clutch pedal is fully released.

A. Is the noise coming from the transmission assembly?
- YES - Go to question B.
- NO - This TSB does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis to locate the source of the noise.

B. Does the noise go away when the clutch pedal is depressed?
- YES - Go to step 2.
- NO - This TSB does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis to locate the source of the noise.

2. Remove the clutch release cylinder, then the transmission assembly.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: FJ Cruiser
- Year: 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Manual Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: RA61F Manual Transmission: Manual Transmission Assembly: Removal

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Tacoma
- Year: 2005
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Manual Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: Manual Transmission Unit Assy (RA60) / (RA60F): Replacement

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Tacoma
- Year: 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Manual Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: RA60 / RA60F Manual Transmission: Manual Transmission Assembly: Removal

3. Replace the clutch release fork support and clutch release bearing.







Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: FJ Cruiser
- Year: 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Clutch
- Keyword: Clutch: Clutch Unit: Removal / Installation

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Tacoma
- Year: 2005
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Clutch
- Keyword: Clutch Unit (Ra60/Ra60f): Overhaul

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Tacoma
- Year: 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Clutch
- Keyword: Clutch: Clutch Unit (for RA60): Removal / Installation
- Keyword: Clutch: Clutch Unit (for RA60F): Removal / Installation







4. Inspect the clutch cover assembly for wear, and replace the clutch cover assembly if wear is excessive. Confirm clutch cover finger heights are even.
5. Install the NEW clutch release cylinder and transmission assembly.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: FJ Cruiser
- Year: 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Manual Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: RA61F Manual Transmission: Manual Transmission Assembly: Installation"

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Tacoma
- Year: 2005
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Manual Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: Manual Transmission Unit Assy (RA60) / (RA60F): Replacement

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Tacoma
- Year: 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Clutch
- Keyword: RA60 / RA60F Manual Transmission: Manual Transmission Assembly: Installation

6. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the noise is eliminated

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.