Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Inspection

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Power Steering / Power Steering Link(for 2tr-fe) / Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration before installing the nut.

(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and check the torque reading on the 5th turn.

Torque:

0.49-3.43 N·m {5.0-35.0 kgf·cm, 4.34-30.36 in·lbf}

2. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK

(a) Using a dial indicator, check the power steering rack for runout, teeth wear and damage.

Maximum runout:

0.3 mm (0.012 in.)

If necessary, replace the power steering link assembly.

(b) Check the back surface for wear and damage.

If necessary, replace the power steering link assembly.

Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE (a) Using a union nut wrench, remove the steering gear outlet return tube. 2. REMOVE STEERING TURN PRESSURE TUBE (a) Using a u ...

Installation

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK (a) Insert the power steering link into the vehicle in the order shown in the illustration. Install in this Direction ...

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Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT: Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by check ...

Installation
INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides. The procedure described below is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (a) Insert the 5 hooks, install 6 new bolts, 2 new clips with pins and 2 new ...

Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING (a) Check the spider bearings for wear and damage. (b) Check each spider bearings axial play by turning the yoke while holding the shaft tightly. Maximum bearing axial play: 0 to 0.05 mm (0 to 0.00197 in.) If t ...