T-SB-0094-09 Rev1 March 19, 2009

2GR-FE Engine Ticking Noise and/or MIL "ON" P0014,

P0015, P0024, P0025, P0017, or P0018
Service
Category Engine/Hybrid System

Section Engine Mechanical Market USA

Applicability

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2005 – 2009 Avalon

2007 – 2009 Camry VDS(s): BK46K

2008 – 2009 Highlander

2006 – 2009 RAV4 Engine(s): 2GR

VDS(s): BK31V, BK32V, BK33V, BK34V, BK35V,
ZK31V, ZK32V, ZK33V, ZK34V, ZK35V

2007 – 2009 Sienna

2009 Venza VDS(s): BK11A, ZK11A

TSB REVISION NOTICE

• June 18, 2009 Rev1:

• An important statement has been added to the Introduction — PLEASE READ.

• Applicability has been updated to include 2009 model year Venza.

• Production Change Information with VIN breaks has been added.

• Parts Information has been updated.

Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.

Introduction
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Introduction (Continued)

Some 2005 – 2009 model year vehicles with 2GR-FE engines may exhibit a ticking/clicking type
noise from the cylinder head cover area which may be accompanied by a MIL “ON” and one or
more VVT-i related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Please use the following repair procedure to
address customer concerns.

Production Change Information

This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
MODEL PLANT DRIVETRAIN PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

Avalon TMMK 4T1BK36B#9U340368

TMMK Line 1 4T1BK46K#9U097547
2WD
Camry TMMK Line 2 4T1BK46K#9U596688
Tsutsumi JTHBK46K#93043985
2WD JTEDS4#A#92068773
Highlander TMK
AWD JTEES4#A#92110201
2WD 5TDZK2#C#9S285934
Sienna TMMI
AWD 5TDBK2#C#9S028074
2WD JTMZK3#V#9D000346
Shokki
AWD JTMBK3#V#9D001222
RAV4
2WD JTMZK3#V#95024381
Tahara
AWD JTMBK3#V#95072873
2WD 4T3ZK11A#9U007813
Venza TMMK
AWD 4T3BK11A#9U007793
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Warranty Information

DRIVE-
OP CODE DESCRIPTION MODEL TIME OFP T1 T2
TRAIN

Avalon 16.0
Camry 2WD 14.3
16.6
Highlander
AWD 17.1

R & R Exhaust VVT-i Gear, 2WD 15.4

EG8053 RAV4
Camshaft, Camshaft Housing AWD 16.0
2WD 14.1
Sienna
AWD 14.3 13080-##0#0 91 99
2WD 14.4
Venza
AWD 15.2
Combo A Add R & R Intake VVT-i Gear – – 0.2
Add R & R Exhaust VVT-i Gear,
Combo B Camshaft & Camshaft Housing – – 1.2
(Opposite Bank)
Add R & R Exhaust & Intake VVT-i
Combo C Gear, Camshaft, & Camshaft – – 1.4
Housing (Opposite Bank)

APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60
months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.

• Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer’s specific

complaint.
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Parts Information

QUANTITY
PREVIOUS PART CURRENT PART
PART NAME BANK 1 BANK 2 BOTH BANKS
NUMBER NUMBER
REPAIR ONLY REPAIR ONLY REPAIR

11103-3102# Housing Sub-assembly,

11103-0P014 1 0 1
11103-0P01# Camshaft, RH
13502-31040 Camshaft Sub-assembly
13502-0P021 1 0 1
13502-0P020 No.2
11104-3102# Housing Sub-assembly,
11104-0P011 0 1 1
11104-0P010 Camshaft, LH
13054-31030 Camshaft Sub-assembly
13054-0P021 0 1 1
13054-0P020 No.4
13080-31030 Gear Assembly, Camshaft
13080-0P040 1 1 2
13080-0P020 Timing, Exhaust, LH
13050-0P### Gear Assembly, Camshaft
13050-0P070 1* 1* 2*
13050-31### Timing
Gasket, Air Surge Tank
17176-0P020 Same 3 3 3
to Intake Manifold
Gasket, Intake Manifold
17177-0P020 Same 1 1 1
to Head, No.1
Gasket, Intake Manifold
17178-0P020 Same 1 1 1
to Head, No.2
Gasket, Camshaft Bearing
11159-0P010 Same 4 4 4
Cap Oil Hole
90430-A0001 Same O-ring (standard part) 2 2 2
90430-12031 Same Gasket, Oil Pan Drain Plug 1 1 1
15147-0P020 Same Gasket, Oil Strainer 1 1 1
12151-0P010 Same Gasket, Oil Pan 2 2 2
O-ring, for Oil Level
96721-19010 Same 1 1 1
Gauge Guide, No. 2
O-ring, for Oil Level
90301-12018 Same 1 1 1
Gauge Guide
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Parts Information (Continued)

QUANTITY
PREVIOUS PART CURRENT PART
PART NAME BANK 1 BANK 2 BOTH BANKS
NUMBER NUMBER
REPAIR ONLY REPAIR ONLY REPAIR

Seal, Oil, for Timing

90311-A0005 Same 1 1 1
Gear Case
Gasket, Timing Gear
11328-0P010 Same 1 1 1
Cover
O-ring (standard part),
96761-24021 Same 1 1 1
Coolant Pipe
Gasket, Water Inlet
16325-31010 Same 1 1 1
Housing No. 2
90080-43036 Same Gasket, Exhaust Pipe 1 1 1
04152-31090 04152-YZZA1 Element Kit, Oil Filter 1 1 1
16271-0P010 Same Gasket, Water Pump 1 1 1

* Part may not be needed based on inspection.

Required Tools & Equipment

REQUIRED MATERIAL PART NUMBER QTY

Three Bond 1324 or Equivalent – As Needed

FIPG Sealant or Equivalent 08826-00080 As Needed
Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B, – As Needed
or Equivalent
Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1282B, – As Needed
or Equivalent
Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344, or Equivalent – As Needed
6.0 U.S. qts.
ILSAC GF-4 Multi-grade SAE 5W-30 00279-1QT5W-01
(5.7 liters)
9.5 U.S. qts.
Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) 00272-SLLC2
(9.0 liters)
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Required Tools & Equipment (Continued)

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST’S) PART NUMBER QTY

Universal Puller Set “C”*

09950-50013-01 1
NOTE: All Components from this kit/set are required.
Oil Filter Wrench* 09228-06500-02 1
Companion Flange Holding Tool* 09330-00021 1
Gasket Seal Cutter 09032-00100 1

* Essential SST.

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER PART NUMBER

R-134a Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Machine ADE –

NOTE
Additional refrigerant service equipment may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment
(ADE) at 1-800-368-6787.

Inspection Procedure

1. Start the engine and listen for any ticking/clicking type noises coming from the VVT-i gear
area of the engine.

NOTE
This condition may or may not be accompanied by one or more of the following DTCs stored in
the Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM):
• P0014: Camshaft Position “B” – Timing Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
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Inspection Procedure (Continued)

2. Remove the cylinder head cover and inspect the exhaust VVT-i gear assembly on the affected
cylinder bank.

NOTE
If NO concerns are found with the VVT-i gear actuator bolts, the actuator center section
alignment, or actuator body, this TSB does NOT apply. Refer to Repair Manual procedures
for further diagnosis.

Repair Procedure

1. If any concerns are noted with the exhaust VVT-i gear bolts or actuator follow the four steps
below:
A. Replace the camshaft housing sub-assembly, exhaust camshaft, and exhaust VVT-i gear
assembly on the affected bank.
B. Inspect the intake VVT-i gear assembly and bolts on the affected bank. Replace the intake
VVT-i gear assembly if necessary.
C. Inspect the opposite bank exhaust VVT-i gear actuator and bolts. If any concerns are
noted replace the opposite bank camshaft housing sub-assembly, exhaust camshaft, and
exhaust VVT-i gear assembly.
D. Inspect the opposite bank intake gear actuator assembly and bolts. Replace the intake
VVT-i gear assembly if necessary.
For complete disassembly procedures refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable
model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 Avalon:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “Engine Mechanical: Camshaft (LH Bank) /
(RH Bank) (2GR-FE): Replacement”
• 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 Avalon:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2GR-FE Engine Mechanical: Engine Unit:
Disassembly”
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Repair Procedure (Continued)

• 2007 / 2008 / 2009 Sienna:

Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2GR-FE Engine Mechanical:
Engine Unit: Disassembly”
• 2009 Venza:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2GR-FE Engine Mechanical: Engine
Unit: Disassembly”
For complete reassembly procedures refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair
Manual:
• 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 Avalon:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2GR-FE Engine Mechanical: Engine Unit:
Reassembly”
• 2007 / 2008 / 2009 Camry:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2GR-FE Engine Mechanical:
Engine Unit: Reassembly”
• 2008 / 2009 Highlander:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2GR-FE Engine Mechanical:
Engine Unit: Reassembly”
• 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 RAV4:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2GR-FE Engine Mechanical: Engine Unit:
Reassembly”
• 2007 / 2008 / 2009 Sienna:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2GR-FE Engine Mechanical:
Engine Unit: Reassembly”
• 2009 Venza:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2GR-FE Engine Mechanical: Engine
Unit: Reassembly”
2. Start engine and test drive to verify the repair.