Hey ya'll
I got a tranny question. I have a 99 SR5 w/5 Speed manual.
When idling in neutral with clutch out I hear a continual 'chirping' sound. It goes away with just a slight touch of the clutch. Is there some sort of an adjustment that your typical shade tree mechanic can handle? Or should I bother at all? Or, lord help me, should I be running to a dealer ASAP?
Thanks a lot for any input.
K
btw-it's not loud, but does seem to be getting a little louder. That or it's just getting on my nerves.

 

That would be your throw-out bearing making the noise. There is no adjustment possible, that would correctly resolve it. The only fix is to replace the throw-out bearing which requires removing the transmission.

Either live with it for now, or get the clutch done. If your still under powertrain warranty, it is a covered item so long as the clutch isnt worn out.

Jay

 

Wow, thanks. Yeah I've only got 45K on it so it should be covered right?

Thanks again!

 

Yes, Powertrain warranty is 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever is first). Determined from the date of first use. (not the production date.)

Jay

 

Hey Jay,

Since we're on the topic of clutches, I have a 98 5speed whose clutch pedal "joint" i have to periodically (every 2-3 weeks) grease. Its on the inside of the 4runner.

If I don't the clutch lever joint will groan. You can hear that sucker even from outside the cab.

Should there be some kind of plastic/nylon piece that goes in there? Or is it always supposed to be greased?

Thanks,
Bob

 

There is suppose to be a "u" shaped bushing that absorbs the contact between the clutch pedal spring and the clutch pedal. most of the time i see this the clutch pedal has become worn due to the lack of a bushing. In most cases, replace the clutch pedal and bushing. This is somewhat of a ˟˟˟˟ty design.


Jay

(p.s been drinking, hope this is accurate.)

 

Jay,

I checked and you are exactly right. There seems to be fragments of a bushing in there.

Even when the alcohol is talkin', you are right on the money.

(Jay da man)

Bob

 

Cool deal.

 

Hi
I've got the same thing although I'd describe it as a "ticking" rather than a chirp. The tick accelerates as I accelerate but goes away when I put the clutch in - I suppose it's the same thing as kdeking's problem? I had the clutch replaced last xmas but never noticed until another mechanic pointed it out. As long as it'll do no harm I can live with it but if it has a cumulative negative effect then I'll have to start budgeting for it.

 

Yea, a little noise isnt cause for replacement. I think a normal clutch should last 80k - 120k. Just keep your ear on the throw-out bearing noise. If it is really bugging ya, replace it.