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 |
See page |
|---|---|---|
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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) |
- |
|
|
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) |
- |
|
|
Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Excessive play |
Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
|
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) |
|
|
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:
USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error
DESCRIPTION
When a USB device or "iPod" is connected to the USB jack of the No. 1 stereo
jack adapter assembly, it must have playable files. The device must also communicate
with and be recognized by the radio and display receiver assembly. This diagnosis
procedure is for when a dev ...
Cautions & Notices
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the
warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order
to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehi ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT
(a) Remove the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly (See page
).
(b) Check that the plunger strokes when the plunger in the center of
the camshaft timing gear bolt is pressed.
Standard stroke:
4 ...
