Replacing Transmission - 2017 off-road

I may be way off base... I see no actual Diag info on that repair order... I remember my old Taco having a shudder- was the carrier bearing.

 

Needle bearing doesn't cause a shudder. it's an on and off vibration while driving.

 

Seems more like a shot in the dark guess from a dealer trying to make a big sale. Def get a 2nd opinion. Good luck!

 

Thanks guys. Hoping the second shop (transmission only) will have better news

 

The torque converter shudder seems to be affecting some of the older 3rd gen tacos. The transmission isn’t the issue. Replacing the converter fixes it. Try adding some lubeguard shudder stop. Stuff worked wonders in my buddies taco

 

Yeah I'm aware. Just wanted to cover every base in case the mechanic didn't know all of the Tacoma's quirks and potentially misdiagnosed it. But it looks like it's a moot point since OP doesn't have a lift.

 

I have a solution to your problem,,,GET A MANUAL. Sorry I had to say it.

 

I would have if they offered a dclb

 

Did you ever service your transmission or is it the original 5 year old fluid with 130k miles?

 

Was serviced at 30k when I bought the truck and then again but I can’t remember when

 

almost impossible to find MT these days.....only 5% of the Tacoma's are MT....and a 6 speed only at that....seems weird having that sixth gear.

i had a similar problem with my 2006 2nd gen.....was told the rear end was going out...$1000 later and the vibration was still there.....so i jacked it up and pulled the drive-line myself.....it was a seized universal.....$35 at advanced...

Just Say'n

 

You may want to try and service it again but... it is a crapshoot... shudders usually point to a converter on its way out or bad fluid or both... but the fluid may help... But make sure Toyota OEM only fluid is used.

 

No it isn't. Easier now than pre Mexican Beer. Plenty of tacomas on the lots now. And discounts are back too... I couldn't find a TRD pro in manual back in 2020... however scored one in 22. And there are MANY 23s at sticker around also... in manual.

 

i doubt the transmission or torque converter is bad. but it's possible.

 

At least they will be able to save and reuse that lifetime fluid.

 

I'm thinking it's a bearing or driveshaft related, torque converter shutter feels like hitting rumble strips when it shifts. If it's not throwing codes I would have someone inspect the driveshaft while in neutral.

 

Let me know when the part out commences

 

If the trans really is defective I'll bet you could find one out of a totaled truck for a lot less. If you choose to let a shop do the work most of the cost will be labor.

 

What do you mean?

 

He is just thinking you’ll flip the truck and wants to get first dibs on the parts