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Needle Bearing Diagnosis

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ksnook, Feb 3, 2025.

  1. Feb 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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    ksnook

    ksnook [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2018 Tacoma SR5 bone stock 90,000 miles. c/s feels like rumble strips at 30-40 mph intermittently. I checked the play in the CV axles - see video. I checked when the truck was jacked in the air. Does this affect this test?
     
  2. Feb 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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    TacoDell60

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    Do the vibrations go away when in 4x4?

    what is "c/s" btw?
     
  3. Feb 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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    ksnook

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    I will have the owner check this when he drives home from work.

    It means “customer states”. Just industry lingo. More of a meme than anything as I’m just a guy who fixes stuff in the driveway.
     
  4. Feb 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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    Easiest way to tell if its the needle bearing is turn on 4wd when you feel the rumble and see if that makes it go away.
     
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    I need to find a video i watched last week they had vibration sensors mounted to the diff really interesting visualization of the needle bearing issue. I'll look for it here

    Edit here ya go
    https://youtu.be/PfoHv0-xZxI?si=PTabOj8x0M2_z0xp
     
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  6. Feb 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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    Neat video - thanks for sharing.
     
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    anyone know of a shop in central Jersey that can do this install for me? I'm close to seaside heights
     

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