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Vibration and gear catching sound upon accelerating

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by clever421, Mar 20, 2024.

  1. Mar 20, 2024 at 7:09 PM
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    clever421

    clever421 [OP] New Member

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    Hello,

    I am at a loss as to what could be the issue with my 2012 v6 Tacoma TRD.

    So far I have changed the CV axles, wheel bearings, and needle point bearing on the driver side inside the drive shaft as those have been the most common fix for vibrations I've found browsing these forums. I don't have a lift but I decided to change the needle point bearing regardless hoping to fix the issue.

    My traction control sensor keeps popping as well due to the vibration issue..

    The sound I hear when I press the gas while in motion after letting off the gas sounds like it is coming from the drive shaft and could be described as a sound that gears would make if torqued after being tension being released if that makes sense. This is an automatic transmission as well.

    The milage on the truck is currently 190k.

    I planned on calling a Les Schwab in the morning to make an appointment for a diagnosis but I plan on fixing whatever the issue is and hope someone here could help me figure out where to start..
     
  2. Mar 20, 2024 at 8:24 PM
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    b_r_o

    b_r_o Gnar doggy

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    Drop the driveshaft and check the u-joints
     
  3. Mar 20, 2024 at 8:49 PM
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    jdg

    jdg Well-Known Member

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    All the time!!!
    Check the drive shaft, u-joint, and carrier bearing!
     
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