Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: 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 checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
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Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Hard steering |
Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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Drive belt (Loose) (2TR-FE) |
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Drive belt (Loose) (2GR-FKS) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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Vane pump (2TR-FE) |
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Vane pump (2GR-FKS) |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Poor return |
Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Excessive play |
Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) |
- |
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Front wheel bearing (Worn) |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Abnormal noise |
Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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Vane pump (2TR-FE) |
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Vane pump (2GR-FKS) |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING SYSTEM
(a) Care must be taken when replacing parts. Incorrect replacement could affect
the performance of the steering system and result in driving ...
Other materials:
System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
(a) General Description
(1) The front passenger occupant detection ECU determines whether the front passenger
seat is occupied by an adult or child (with child seat) or is unoccupied, based
on the load that is applied to the ...
GPS Mark is not Displayed
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK CABIN
(a) Check the cabin for any object that might interrupt radio reception or additional
devices which use radio waves on the instrument panel. If such an object exists,
remove it and check if the GPS mark reappears.
HINT:
The GPS uses ex ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
(a) Check the fluid level.
If the brake fluid level is lower than the MIN line, check for leaks and inspect
the disc brake pads. If necessary, refill the reservoir with brake fluid to the
MAX line after repair or replaceme ...