# Service bulletin TSB\-0097\-13

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10054855
- Published by NHTSA: 2014\-03\-05
- Manufacturer's number: TSB\-0097\-13
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-08\-09
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; STEERING:GEAR BOX \(OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION\)

## NHTSA's summary

TOYOTA: THERE IS A WHINING NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ABOVE 35 MPH, FROM FINAL DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY AND A REPAIR PROCEDURE HAS AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. MODEL 2008\-2013 HIGHLANDER. \*PE

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Steering, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Steering gear

## Vehicles listed

- 2008 to 2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [T\-SB\-0034\-13](/bulletins/10142508.md), 2018-07-02, Service bulletin: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT. TSB: REVISION NOTICE: April 26, 2017 Rev1: G361 ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Some 2008 ? 2013 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit a clunk, pop, or knock\-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. A new intermediate shaft has been developed to address this condition. Use the following repair procedure to remove and replace the steering intermediate shaft.
- [T\-SB\-0200\-08 Rev](/bulletins/10109493.md), 2017-08-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 \- 2014 model year automatic transmissions.
- [T\-SB\-0134\-14](/bulletins/10109492.md), 2017-08-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
- [T\-SB\-0260\-08 Rev](/bulletins/10109408.md), 2017-08-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 \-2014 model year remanufactured automatic transmissions.
- [T\-SB\-0014\-11 Rev](/bulletins/10109404.md), 2017-08-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly.
- [T\-SB\-0006\-11 Rev](/bulletins/10109403.md), 2017-08-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES; POWER TRAIN. TSB: World Standard \(WS\) Automatic Transmission Fluid \(ATF\) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Here are some important tips when working with ATF\-WS in Toyota vehicles requiring it's use.
- [T\-TT\-0288\-14](/bulletins/10060799.md), 2016-03-31, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
- [TSB\-0047\-10](/bulletins/10033553.md), 2010-08-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2GR\-FE \(V6\) ENGINE, THE RUBBER PORTION OF THE OIL SUPPLY HOSE FOR VVT\-I ACTUATOR MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE VVT\-I OIL HOSE PRODUCING ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE AND THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. \*PE
- [TSB\-0184\-09](/bulletins/10032729.md), 2010-05-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). TOYOTA: VEHICLES WITH 2GR FE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE \(DTC\) P0505 STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE OR ECM \(SAE TERM: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE/PCM\). \*PE

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