Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Chassis
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering wheel free play (See page
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).
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
(1) Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
(2) Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
(3) Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
2. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
(a) Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
HINT:
If leakage is found, check and repair the cause.
3. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT (for 4WD)
(a) Check the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, oil leakage or damage.
5. REPLACE TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
(a) Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your finger.
(b) Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the bottom edge of the hole.
HINT:
If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
6. REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(a) Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your finger.
(b) Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the bottom edge of the hole.
HINT:
If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
7. ADJUST AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
HINT:
- AC60E (See page )
- AC60F (See page )
8. INSPECT MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL
HINT:
RC62F (See page )
9. LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT (for 4WD)
(a) Lubricate propeller shaft, referring to the lubrication chart. Before pumping
in grease, wipe off any mud and dust on the grease fitting (See page
or ).
Grease grade:
Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No. 2
10. TIGHTEN PROPELLER SHAFT BOLT
(a) Tighten the bolts for propeller shaft.
HINT:
- Propeller shaft assembly (for 2WD) (See page
).
- Propeller shaft assembly (for 4WD) (See page
).
- Front propeller shaft assembly (See page
).
11. ROTATE TIRES
Brake
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left
before beginning. ...
Engine
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Inspect these items when the engine is cold.
PROCEDURE
1. REPLACE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:
2TR-FE: See page
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Other materials:
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. READ DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches,
sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive
inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or sig ...
TRAC OFF Indicator Light does not Come ON
DESCRIPTION
Refer to TRAC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON (See page
).
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to TRAC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON (See page
).
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
When replacing the skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid), perform
calibration (See page
).
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM
(a) Install the hub nuts onto the disc.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the lower ball joint for excessive play when
you push the hub nuts up and down with a force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf).
Maximum:
0.5 mm ( ...