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Shifter cable rubbing on Tcase

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Fern_Four_Fifty, Jan 16, 2023.

  1. Jan 16, 2023 at 4:09 PM
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    Fern_Four_Fifty

    Fern_Four_Fifty [OP] Member

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    I was under the truck earlier regreasing the driveshaft and I noticed a bit of fluid staining. At first I thought it was from the transfer case but then I saw this cable which looks like the brake cable for the handbrake rubbing the transfer case? It's rubbed through and I figured I'd give you guys a heads up before someone loses their brakes.

    EDIT: might have jumped the gun a bit. Looks like this cable runs to the tranny and attaches to an arm. Might be the shift selector? Any insight would be appreciated!

    76k miles on a 6/16 Build date, Mexico Built, 2016 DCSB TRD Off- Road, with no suspension or brake mods.

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  2. Jan 16, 2023 at 4:16 PM
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    cwdog

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    Thanks for the heads-up!
     
  3. Jan 16, 2023 at 4:18 PM
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    Ever find out where the fluid was coming from?
     
  4. Jan 16, 2023 at 4:35 PM
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    I believe that's the transmission shift cable. Read this for more info.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/check-your-parking-brake-cable-psa.624898/
     
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  5. Jan 16, 2023 at 4:36 PM
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    Bishop84

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    Thats the shift cable, and its missing a bracket to secure it to the body.

    Edit your title so you don't cause panic.
     
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  6. Jan 16, 2023 at 4:46 PM
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    Fern_Four_Fifty

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    My bad, now I gotta find out where the hell this fluid is coming from...
     

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