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T-SB-0012-19 Rev1 January 10, 2019

Front Differential Cyclical Groaning/Grinding Noise


Service
Category Drivetrain

Section Axle/Differential Market USA

Applicability

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2016 - 2019 4Runner

REVISION NOTICE
February 8, 2019 Rev1:
 The Warranty Information section has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.

Introduction

Some 2016 – 2019 model year 4Runner 4WD vehicles may exhibit a cyclical groaning/grinding
noise from the front differential in 2WD that is not present during 4WD operation. Follow the
Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.

Production Change Information

This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN
shown below.
MODEL PLANT DRIVETRAIN PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

4Runner Tahara 4WD JTEBU5JR#K5632980

Warranty Information

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2

435071 R & R Front Differential 2.9 41110-35A91 91 14

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 occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.

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Front Differential Cyclical Groaning/Grinding Noise

Parts Information

PART NUMBER
PART NAME QTY
PREVIOUS NEW

41110-35A91 41110-35A92 Carrier Assy, Differential, Front 1

Required Tools & Equipment

REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL QUANTITY

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W -85 APL GL-5 or Equivalent 1.55 liters

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER PART NUMBER QTY

Techstream 2.0* TS2UNIT

Techstream Lite ADE TSLITEPDLR01 1

Techstream Lite (Green Cable) TSLP2DLR01

*Essential SST.

NOTE
 Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
 Software version 13.30.018 or later is required.
 Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE)
at 1-800-368-6787.

Repair Procedure

1. Confirm the condition exists.


Is a cyclical groaning/grinding noise present from the front differential in 2WD that is NOT
present during 4WD operation?
 YES — Continue to step 2.
 NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.

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Front Differential Cyclical Groaning/Grinding Noise

Repair Procedure (continued)

2. Remove the front differential.


Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
 2016 – 2019 4Runner:
Drivetrain – Axle/Differential – “Axle and Differential: Front Differential Carrier Assembly(for
4WD): Disassembly”

3. Install the NEW front differential.


Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
 2016 – 2019 4Runner:
Drivetrain – Axle/Differential – “Axle and Differential: Front Differential Carrier Assembly(for
4WD): Installation”

4. Test-drive the vehicle to confirm the cyclical groaning/grinding noise is no longer present.

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