Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
HINT:
Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake drum.
If the rear brake drum cannot be removed easily, perform the following procedures.
(b) Remove the hole plug and insert a screwdriver through the hole into the backing plate, and hold the automatic adjusting lever away from the adjuster.
(c) Using another screwdriver, contract the brake shoe by turning the adjusting bolt.
(d) Remove the drum gasket from the rear brake drum.
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE SHOE
(a) Using SST, remove the shoe return spring from the front brake shoe.
SST: 09921-00010
(b) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the ret ...
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT BRAKE DRUM INSIDE DIAMETER
(a) Using a brake drum gauge or equivalent, measure the inside diameter of the
drum.
Standard inside diameter:
254 mm (10.00 in.)
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Other materials:
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Text in Illustration
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Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Transmission Jack
Be sure to perform this procedure with several people as the rear differential
carrier assembly is very heavy.
Be sure to follow the procedure ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSION
(a) The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications
of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ignition Switch (Position)
Engine S ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for both the LH and RH sides.
The procedure described below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
(See page
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2. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply protective tape around the headlight ...