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.
STEERING SYSTEM|
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Hard steering |
1. Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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2. Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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3. Drive belt (Loose) |
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5. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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6. Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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8. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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9. Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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10.Power steering vane pump (for 2TR-FE) |
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11.Power steering vane pump (for 2GR-FKS) |
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12.Power steering gear |
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Poor return |
1. Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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3. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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4. Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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5. Power steering gear |
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Excessive free play |
1. Steering system joints (Worn) |
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3. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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4. Intermediate shaft sliding yoke (Worn) |
- |
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6. Front wheel bearing (Worn) |
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7. Power steering gear |
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Abnormal noise |
1. Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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2. Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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3. Power steering vane pump (2TR-FE) |
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4. Power steering vane pump (2GR-FKS) |
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5. Power steering gear |
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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and align the tires facing straight ahead.
(b) Gently turn the steering wheel right and left by ha ...
Repair
REPAIR
PROCEDURE
1. STEERING OFF CENTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
(a) Check if the steering wheel is off center.
(1) Apply masking tape to the top center of the steering wheel and upper
stee ...
Other materials:
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting
the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the
disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before pr ...
Front Floor Footrest
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST
(a) Engage the 2 clips to install the front floor footrest.
2. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY
(a) Return the fron ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install a new drum gasket onto the rear brake drum.
(b) Install the rear brake drum.
2. ADJUST REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
(a) Provisionally install the hub nuts.
(b) Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster to expand ...