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:
Parts Location
PARTS LOCATION
ILLUSTRATION
*A
for Double Cab
*B
for Access Cab
*C
w/ Back Door Power Window
-
-
*1
NO. 1 BACK PANEL RELAY
*2
NO. 2 BACK PANEL RELAY
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side)
(See page
)
2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side)
(See page
)
3. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER (for Driver Side)
(See page
)
4. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER (for Front Pa ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting
the cable from the ...
