Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: 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 proceeding with work.

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Off Road Package)

5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

6. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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7. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT

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9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT RH NUT

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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11. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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13. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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15. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH

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17. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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19. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

20. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the front differential breather tube bracket.

(b) Support the front differential with a jack.

(c) Remove the front differential mount nut No. 1.

(d) Remove the 2 front mounting bolts and 2 nuts.

(e) Disconnect the actuator hose and connector.

(f) Disconnect the differential oil temperature sensor connector and clip.

(g) Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket.

(h) Lower the jack and remove the front differential assembly.

(i) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 3 front differential support.

(j) Remove the 5 bolts and 2 front differential supports.