Noisy clutch...

I have a 2011 TRD Offroad Access cab V6 tacoma. If I push in the clutch in and out quickly there is no noise. Of course while underway as I shift I release the clutch slowly, and that is when the clutch is noisy. I suppose a little WD40 will do the truck but wanted to see if others experienced this and how they fixed it.

-Tristan

 

That will work for a little while.
Grease will work better but, it’s not as easy to apply
you really need to get to the bushing and pivot.

Here is Toyota’s fix
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/squeaky-clutch-pedal.12837/#post-148789

Here is “When you have no warranty fix”
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ultimate-fix-for-squeaky-clutch-pedal.389145/

I’d use MP grease myself, since that is what Toyota uses on there fix.

 

Awesome thank you!!

 

Are you sure it's the clutch (throw out, quill slide or fork pivot) or is it the clutch pedal?

Both have TSB and can sound similar.

I would not spray any kind of lubricant into the bell housing as overspray can end up on the clutch disk and cause more issues like slip or chatter.

 

So the question is, is the noise louder with the window down?

 

Or have a buddy push the clutch as you lay underneath, vehicle off obviously...

 

Yes, one you trust.
And at that, still apply the E-brake.

 

A little lithium grease, accurately applied, fixed my squeaky clutch years ago.

My throw out bearing noise that recently started will take a bit more effort and $$.

Also on the subject of clutches while we're talking about them. The little button that senses the clutch is pressed in wasn't doing its job (trouble starting truck, shifting in and out of 4 low...). I taped a penny on the flat bit that presses the button. Fixed.