2011 steering column rattle is there a tsb for this

Has anyone took there 2011 tacoma in for a steering column rattle in and if so was it fixed do to a tsb issue.I felt it a little with stock bilsteins just had 5100's installed and seem to notice it a little more.I was wondering if there is a tsb# for this issue any info would be greatly appreciated.By the way only notice it when going over wash board like surfaces.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/116039-everyone-should-get-tsb-done.html

I know it's for 2010 and below but maybe you have the older parts...

 

I have never heard about this tsb, but I have a annoying rattle in my steering column that I havnt been able locate exactly.

Iv never had a tsb done so not sure how they work, what do I need to do to find out if I can get it done?

 

There's a stupid little rubber coupler connecting the shafts under your dash. It's purpose is to prevent the steering wheel from impaling you in a front end collision. It happens to a get a little worn after awhile and rattles over broken pavement. I never addressed the issue but the rattle hasn't gotten any worse. it's a little annoying but I've learned to live with it. Plus I'm not under warranty

 

Having just had that TSB done on my '09, I can tell you the improvement in steering feel is massive. Before I felt that rattle/looseness on any sort of uneven pavement or bumpy road, and it was TERRIBLE on dirt or gravel or off road. Now, it feels solid, and there is no remnant of the rattle/clunk. Big thumbs up on that fix.

If you're out of warranty, you could buy the part and install it yourself.

 

Any idea as to what Toyota is charging for the assembly?

 

My truck did it before the TSB, did that... massive improvement. For about a month... then after a few good runs off-road it came right back again, 10x worse than before. bleh

 

X2 Just had this done on my 11 and the looseness has gone away.

 

does anyone know if that stupid rubber coupler as rzimm calls it is under the hood too? reason i ask is i developed this rattle recently. well today i had to go where they are doing road work and it was the washboard thing . it made a terrible racket so when i got hope i popped the hood. i noticed a rubber coupler on the steering shaft had slid down from what im assuming it the houseing for it that runs into the firewall. sorry to be so vague im not a mechanic and dont have a clue about much more than oil changes and brake jobs.

 

That rubber part you are talking about is the bushing the intermediate shaft passes through in the firewall. Mine came apart too. Dealer did the intermediate shaft TSB & replaced that too. What a difference after getting it done. No more clink & steering feels much better.

 

sounds like the rubber coupler thing. I'll get a good look in a day or so and let everyone know, thanks for the feedback.
PS 800 km's today at -27 and colder, truck was a champ. No issues.

 

Some friendly advice for you since you're new. You might want to check the dates of what you're replying to. This thread hasn't been used in over 2 years. Welcome to the boards!