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
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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:
Front Camera Module Beam Axis Not Adjusted (C1AA9)
DESCRIPTION
If forward recognition camera adjustment has not been performed or did not complete
normally after the forward recognition camera was replaced with a new one, DTC C1AA9
will be stored.
DTC No.
Detection Item
DTC Detection Condition
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Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repairs" after replacing the cylinder head sub-assembly
or cylinder head LH (See page ).
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL SPARK PLUG TUBE
NOTICE:
When using a new cylinder head, the spark plug tubes must be replaced.
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Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
The procedure described below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Insert the 6 hooks, install 7 new bolts, 2 new clips (A) with pins and 2
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