Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Propeller shaft (for 2WD):
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Noise | Center support bearing for 3 joint type (worn) | PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 2WD) |
| Sleeve yoke spline (worn) | - | |
| Spider bearing (worn or stuck) | PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 2WD) | |
| Vibration | Sleeve yoke spline (stuck) | - |
| Propeller shaft (runout) | PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 2WD) | |
| Propeller shaft (imbalance) | PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 2WD) |
Propeller shaft (for 4WD):
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Noise | Center support bearing for 3 joint type (worn) | PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) |
| Sleeve yoke spline (worn) | - | |
| Spider bearing (worn or stuck) | PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) | |
| Sleeve yoke spline (stuck) | - | |
| Vibration | Propeller shaft (runout) | PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) |
| Propeller shaft (imbalance) | PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) |
Front propeller shaft:
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Noise | Spider bearing (worn or stuck) | FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY |
| Vibration | Propeller shaft (runout) | FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY |
| Propeller shaft (imbalance) | FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY |