2010 4Runner 4WD slip yoke
Asked by Scott Aug 17, 2020 at 07:49 PM about the 2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
My 2010 4Runner V6 4WD slip yoke (on the driveshaft) was greased to stop
some minor driveshaft problems. After it was greased, everything felt perfect,
like new. But after a few days, the same issues arose. Anyone else have this
issue?
3 Answers
You never named the issue.
It's difficult to describe the exact problem. When releasing the brake from a stopped position, there is a very slight "jump". Occasionally, I will feel it when cruising, and I just take my foot off the accelerator (but not braking), causing the vehicle to naturally downshift. My son, who is a Lexus mechanic, drove it and felt the problem. He said it's possible that the driveshaft slip yoke (or sleeve yoke) needs greased, because it may not be sliding freely along the driveshaft. He greased it. But, as I said, it did not last.