Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Chassis
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering wheel free play (See page
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).
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
(1) Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
(2) Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
(3) Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
2. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
(a) Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
HINT:
If leakage is found, check and repair the cause.
3. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT (for 4WD)
(a) Check the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, oil leakage or damage.
5. REPLACE TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
(a) Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your finger.
(b) Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the bottom edge of the hole.
HINT:
If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
6. REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(a) Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your finger.
(b) Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the bottom edge of the hole.
HINT:
If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
7. ADJUST AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
HINT:
- AC60E (See page )
- AC60F (See page )
8. INSPECT MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL
HINT:
RC62F (See page )
9. LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT (for 4WD)
(a) Lubricate propeller shaft, referring to the lubrication chart. Before pumping
in grease, wipe off any mud and dust on the grease fitting (See page
or ).
Grease grade:
Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No. 2
10. TIGHTEN PROPELLER SHAFT BOLT
(a) Tighten the bolts for propeller shaft.
HINT:
- Propeller shaft assembly (for 2WD) (See page
).
- Propeller shaft assembly (for 4WD) (See page
).
- Front propeller shaft assembly (See page
).
11. ROTATE TIRES
Brake
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left
before beginning. ...
Engine
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Inspect these items when the engine is cold.
PROCEDURE
1. REPLACE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:
2TR-FE: See page
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Other materials:
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING TECHSTREAM
(a) When using the Techstream with the engine switch off to troubleshoot: Connect
the Techstream to the DLC3, and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at 1.5 second
or less intervals until communication between the Techstream and vehicle begin ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
HINT:
By accessing the Data List displayed on the Techstream, you can perform such
functions as reading the values of switches and sensors without removing any parts.
Reading the Data List is the first step of troubleshooting and is one method to
shorten labor time.
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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CONNECT TECHSTREAM
(a) Warm up the engine.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to off.
(c) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(e) Turn the Techstream on.
(f) Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Active Test.
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